Andy Serkis Reveals Director Peter Jackson's First Reaction to His Gollum Portrayal In 'The Lord of the Rings'

The Lord of the Rings is arguably one of the greatest works ever written, and when director Peter Jackson decided to transform the written words of J.R.R. Tolkien into an on-screen adaptation, the trilogy he created went on to live up to the legacy of the novels. The trilogy created by Jackson was a compilation of brilliant performances from several actors, including Andy Serkis, who plays Gollum/Smeagol. The character first appeared in The Fellowship of the Ring, and bringing the corrupted hobbit to life meant a reliance on motion capture, which was not entirely mainstream at that point.