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Andy Serkis defends his casting choices for The Hunt for Gollum

In his defense of the casting for 'The Hunt for Gollum,' Andy Serkis highlights the film's commitment to addressing the diversity issues present in the original material. Discrepancies emerged as original cast members Elijah Wood and others publicly challenged these choices, asserting that Middle-earth's essence is one of multiculturalism, pertinent to the fantasy genre. The storyline traverses a critical period between Bilbo's and Frodo's quests.

17 Jul 2026 10:28 am