Could Andy Serkis Win an Oscar for Planet of the Apes?
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Andy Serkis, who wowed as Gollum in the Lord of the Rings films, delivers his most riveting performance yet as the super-intelligent Caesar in Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Serkis, his co-stars—James Franco and Freida Pinto—the film’s director, and visual f/x supervisor on whether the Academy will take notice. Plus, watch exclusive footage of Serkis’s performance.
Twelve years ago, Andy Serkis received the phone call that would change his life—and motion pictures—forever. Up until that point, the British thespian had garnered a reputation as a gifted character actor, having appeared in several stage productions and independent films, including Mike Leigh’s Career Girls and Topsy-Turvy.