Andy Serkis is about to hit the big screen again. His new project, The Cottage, a British horror-comedy by director Paul Andrew Williams opens March 14 in the UK. In this interview from the Daily Record, Andy talks about his role in The Cottage as well as his portrayal of Gollum, his top secret involvement in Tintin and his hope to be involved in the filming of The Hobbit. Thanks again to message board member diedye who’s been scouring the internet for articles today.Read More
Category: Hobbit Cast News
Board member diedye alerted us to this article at “Varsity” about a new book by Sir Ian McKellen and an appearance he’s making at The Octagon this Monday:
“Sir Ian McKellen is launching a new book about the Marlowe Society, of which he was President whilst reading English at Cambridge in the Sixties. He’s written the foreword, and now he wants to talk. The voice on the other end of the telephone line is eerily familiar, and terribly grand. McKellen is keen to discuss the book: “It is important for wider readership because of the influence the Marlowe Society has had on the professional theatre world,” he observes – an influence largely to do with their “shared approach” to the Elizabethan dramatic verse that is their area of interest.
Entertainment Weekly has posted a listing of the top thirty actors/actresses under the age of 30. And guess what? Elijah Wood makes an appearance.
The Lord of the Rings franchise made Wood a megastar, but the actor has used his box office power for good instead of evil in off-beat movies like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) and Everything Is Illuminated (2005).
See the full list over at EW.com. Thanks to Jane S for the heads up! [EW.com]
The great folks over at the MTV Movie blog spoke with Elijah wood recently about the rumors of Guillermo Del Toro directing ‘The Hobbit’ movies. Here’s what Elijah had to say:
“I think [Guillermo’s] the perfect choice,” “Lord of the Rings” star Elijah Wood told MTV News. “I think he would certainly honor the previous work that Peter had done.”
Read the complete story over at the MTV Movie Blog. [Full Story]
The Den of Geek has an interview with Andy Serkis in which Andy, like the majority of the other LOTR alum, express interest in ‘The Hobbit’ films:
“Den of Geek: …Would you be looking to get involved in The Hobbit?
Andy: Yeah, well if The Hobbit happens, and there’s reason to believe that it will, then I think I’m in with a chance! Gollum is very much part of The Hobbit, after all.”
He sure is Andy! We have a tough time believing their is anyone out there who thinks Andy should not return for a second stint at Gollum. [Read the Full Interview]
The JRR Tolkien adaptation – one of the most expensive West End shows in history – received four nominations at the Laurence Olivier Awards. The stage version of The Lord Of The Rings is also a best new musical contender, despite mixed reviews. Other nominations include best lighting, set design, costume and sound. Sir Ian McKellen also received a ‘best actor’ nomination for his portrayal as King Lear.
The 32nd annual Laurence Olivier Awards ceremony will be held on 9 March at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, hosted by actor Richard E Grant. [More]