Andy Serkis Almost Turned Down Gollum Role as Wanted Something Better for Peter Jackson Trilogy

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If there’s anyone more cherished in Tolkien’s works than Serkis, it’s hard to imagine who that might be. Having portrayed Gollum in Peter Jackson’s trilogy and The Hobbit, lending his voice to the audiobook versions of these books and The Silmarillion, Serkis has become an integral part of Tolkien’s fantasy world. Now, he is set to rejoin the franchise as director of the upcoming movie, The Hunt for Gollum. Yet, things could have taken a different turn if he had declined the role of Gollum, which initially didn’t appeal to him.

Frank Grillo Teases ‘Creature Commandos’ Season 2 Virtually Guaranteed in the DCU

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The action-packed series Creature Commandos, which is set to launch the DC Universe spearheaded by James Gunn and Peter Safran, is almost here. Star Frank Grillo expresses his confidence that only a catastrophic event could prevent a second season from materializing. Following the dissolution of Task Force X, better known as The Suicide Squad, Amanda Waller (played by Viola Davis) is back at Belle Reve prison, forming a fresh team composed of villains who are paranormal, undead, or anything but human. In this new setup, Frank Grillo portrays Rick Flag Sr., the leader of the group, and will play a significant role in the expanding DC Universe.