See The Set Footage
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Key Points:
- Warner Bros. released behind-the-scenes footage of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, showcasing director and star Andy Serkis transforming into the character Gollum using motion-capture technology.
- The film is set between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, focusing on Aragorn’s mission to capture Gollum before he reveals the One Ring’s location to Sauron.
- Serkis highlighted advancements in motion-capture technology since the original films, particularly improvements in facial performance capture and the ability to shoot outdoors on location.
- The Hunt for Gollum’s story is largely based on Tolkien’s appendices, and Serkis hinted the narrative involves two different dimensions, though further plot details remain undisclosed.
