I think Caesar is one of the most empathetic characters that I've played. I think that's the key to a successful leadership. Being able to keep your ears open at all times. Andy Serkis caesarcharacterear Change image and share on social
If you are not moved by the character, no amount of CGI will give you a performance that is emotionally engaging or devastating - what a live-action performance does. Andy Serkis actionamountcgi Change image and share on social
When I'm working on the scripts or working with the other actors or rehearsing with the director, and when the director is cutting the movie, and we've shot the scene, the director is not looking at the visual effects. Andy Serkis actorcutdirector share on social
The great thing about performance capture is you can go off, and then, without changing costume, you can become another character. Andy Serkis capturechangecharacter Change image and share on social
Gollum was so interesting to me because he's morally ambivalent, and I love the notion of a quest that is to lose something. Not to gain, but to get rid of something. Andy Serkis ambivalentgaingollum Change image and share on social
Before I became an actor, I was a visual artist, and I've always hankered for the storytelling behind the camera. Andy Serkis actorartistcamera Change image and share on social
I think even back as far as 'Lord of the Rings,' there was always the chance that 'The Hobbit' would be made, even way back then. Of course at that point, Peter Jackson didn't probably think at that point that he'd be directing it. Andy Serkis backchancedirect share on social
I understand why people went nuts for 'The Artist.' We use words so much, it's nice to be able to explore a different way of communication, to be able to express silently what someone - or something - is thinking or feeling. Andy Serkis artistcommunicationexplore share on social
Gorillas have a belch vocalization, which is sort of like, 'I'm OK, you're OK.' They do a pig grunt, which is reprimanding. They sing, they laugh, and they hoot, which grows into a chest-beating display. Andy Serkis beatbelchchest share on social
An actor finds things in the moment with a director and other actors that you don't have time to hand-draw or animate with a computer. Andy Serkis actoranimatecomputer Change image and share on social
