Ian McKellen plans to take rest of year off after fall Ian McKellen has said he is looking to "take the rest of the year off" from acting following a fall on stage. Movies • 01 Sep 24
Ian McKellen plans to take rest of year off after fall Ian McKellen has said he is looking to "take the rest of the year off" from acting following a fall on stage. Movies • 01 Sep 24
Cate Blanchett was paid in 'free sandwiches' for LOTR Cate Blanchett has said she received "free sandwiches" but was not paid well for her role as the high elf Galadriel in the Lord of the Rings franchise. Movies • 08 Aug 24
Cate Blanchett was paid in 'free sandwiches' for LOTR Cate Blanchett has said she received "free sandwiches" but was not paid well for her role as the high elf Galadriel in the Lord of the Rings franchise. Movies • 08 Aug 24
Serkis to direct Lord Of The Rings film about Gollum Andy Serkis will direct a new Lord Of The Rings film about his character Gollum, it has been announced. Movie • 09 May 24
Serkis to direct Lord Of The Rings film about Gollum Andy Serkis will direct a new Lord Of The Rings film about his character Gollum, it has been announced. Movie • 09 May 24
Idris Elba admits 'pressure' to keep Luther real Idris Elba has admitted that stepping back into the shoes of DCI John Luther was "quite easy" - but making sure he conveyed the intense emotions of the script was a much greater challenge. Television • 01 Mar 23
Idris Elba admits 'pressure' to keep Luther real Idris Elba has admitted that stepping back into the shoes of DCI John Luther was "quite easy" - but making sure he conveyed the intense emotions of the script was a much greater challenge. Television • 01 Mar 23
No time to spy: Idris Elba says he will not play Bond Actor Idris Elba says he is going to stick with being the tormented detective John Luther, not James Bond. Movies • 14 Feb 23
No time to spy: Idris Elba says he will not play Bond Actor Idris Elba says he is going to stick with being the tormented detective John Luther, not James Bond. Movies • 14 Feb 23
Andy Serkis condemns Priti Patel over Ukraine refugees British actor and director Andy Serkis took a swipe at UK home secretary Priti Patel at the Bafta awards ceremony over the Ukraine refugee crisis. Movies • 14 Mar 22
Andy Serkis condemns Priti Patel over Ukraine refugees British actor and director Andy Serkis took a swipe at UK home secretary Priti Patel at the Bafta awards ceremony over the Ukraine refugee crisis. Movies • 14 Mar 22
Cumberbatch hopes to help house Ukrainian refugees Benedict Cumberbatch says he hopes "to be part" of the UK effort to provide homes for victims of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Baftas 2022 • 14 Mar 22
Cumberbatch hopes to help house Ukrainian refugees Benedict Cumberbatch says he hopes "to be part" of the UK effort to provide homes for victims of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Baftas 2022 • 14 Mar 22
'People will relate' to the new Batman movie The director of the highly-anticipated superhero film The Batman has said people will relate to seeing the Caped Crusader in crisis because of the pandemic. Movie • 24 Feb 22
'People will relate' to the new Batman movie The director of the highly-anticipated superhero film The Batman has said people will relate to seeing the Caped Crusader in crisis because of the pandemic. Movie • 24 Feb 22
Andy Serkis gets verbal about latest Venom movie Venom: Let There Be Carnage director Andy Serkis tells John Byrne how he wanted to create a believable world with a level of humour. Movies • 12 Oct 21
Andy Serkis gets verbal about latest Venom movie Venom: Let There Be Carnage director Andy Serkis tells John Byrne how he wanted to create a believable world with a level of humour. Movies • 12 Oct 21
Elba's co-stars revealed for Netflix's Luther film Cynthia Erivo and Andy Serkis have been confirmed as co-stars alongside Idris Elba in Netflix's film version of TV drama Luther. Movie • 14 Sep 21
Elba's co-stars revealed for Netflix's Luther film Cynthia Erivo and Andy Serkis have been confirmed as co-stars alongside Idris Elba in Netflix's film version of TV drama Luther. Movie • 14 Sep 21
Breathe - the film weepy fans have been crying out for Lord of the Rings star Andy Serkis makes his directorial debut with the true story of how disability campaigner Robin Cavendish lived with polio for decades having been given "a matter of months" by doctors at the time of his diagnosis. Breathe • 26 Oct 17
Breathe - the film weepy fans have been crying out for Lord of the Rings star Andy Serkis makes his directorial debut with the true story of how disability campaigner Robin Cavendish lived with polio for decades having been given "a matter of months" by doctors at the time of his diagnosis. Breathe • 26 Oct 17
Andy Serkis becomes Gollum to read Trump's tweets Andy Serkis channeled his Lord of the Rings character, Gollum, for a dramatic (and slightly creepy) reading of U.S. President Donald Trump's tweets. andy serkis • 13 Jul 17
Andy Serkis becomes Gollum to read Trump's tweets Andy Serkis channeled his Lord of the Rings character, Gollum, for a dramatic (and slightly creepy) reading of U.S. President Donald Trump's tweets. andy serkis • 13 Jul 17
War for the Planet of the Apes is visually masterful Following on from Dawn and Rise, War for the Planet of the Apes is a great end to a series known for its blend of action, heart and social commentary. war for the planet of the apes • 17 Jul 17
War for the Planet of the Apes is visually masterful Following on from Dawn and Rise, War for the Planet of the Apes is a great end to a series known for its blend of action, heart and social commentary. war for the planet of the apes • 17 Jul 17
Andy Serkis' Star Wars character revealed It has been revealed that Andy Serkis will play Supreme Leader Snoke in the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens – see the first pic of him in character here! Entertainment • 30 May 15
Andy Serkis' Star Wars character revealed It has been revealed that Andy Serkis will play Supreme Leader Snoke in the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens – see the first pic of him in character here! Entertainment • 30 May 15
Andy Serkis on 'deeply exciting' Star Wars role Andy Serkis has been talking about what he describes as his "exciting role" in the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Entertainment • 07 Apr 15
Andy Serkis on 'deeply exciting' Star Wars role Andy Serkis has been talking about what he describes as his "exciting role" in the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Entertainment • 07 Apr 15
Serkis studied leaders for Planet of the Apes Andy Serkis studied world leaders before playing alpha male ape Caesar in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Entertainment • 27 Dec 14
Serkis studied leaders for Planet of the Apes Andy Serkis studied world leaders before playing alpha male ape Caesar in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Entertainment • 27 Dec 14
Serkis revealed as Star Wars trailer narrator After much speculation, a new report has claimed that Andy Serkis is the narrator on the Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer. Entertainment • 01 Dec 14
Serkis revealed as Star Wars trailer narrator After much speculation, a new report has claimed that Andy Serkis is the narrator on the Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer. Entertainment • 01 Dec 14
Bale, Blanchett join The Jungle Book: Origins Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett and Naomie Harris will join Benedict Cumberbatch in the Andy Serkis-directed The Jungle Book: Origins. Entertainment • 22 Aug 14
Bale, Blanchett join The Jungle Book: Origins Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett and Naomie Harris will join Benedict Cumberbatch in the Andy Serkis-directed The Jungle Book: Origins. Entertainment • 22 Aug 14
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes earns $73 million Dawn of the Planet of the Apes has earned $73 million (€54 million) on its opening weekend in USA. Entertainment • 21 Jul 14
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes earns $73 million Dawn of the Planet of the Apes has earned $73 million (€54 million) on its opening weekend in USA. Entertainment • 21 Jul 14
Andy Serkis to appear in Avengers: Age of Ultron Andy Serkis has confirmed he will be appearing in the Avengers follow-up Avengers: Age of Ultron. Entertainment • 30 Jun 14
Andy Serkis to appear in Avengers: Age of Ultron Andy Serkis has confirmed he will be appearing in the Avengers follow-up Avengers: Age of Ultron. Entertainment • 30 Jun 14
Serkis: Jungle Book won't shy away from darkness Andy Serkis has said his upcoming live-action Jungle Book remake won't shy away from the darkness of the jungle in the book. Entertainment • 28 Mar 14
Serkis: Jungle Book won't shy away from darkness Andy Serkis has said his upcoming live-action Jungle Book remake won't shy away from the darkness of the jungle in the book. Entertainment • 28 Mar 14
Serkis to direct Jungle Book for Warners Actor Andy Serkis, best known for playing Gollum in the Lord of the Rings movies, is set to direct the live action version of The Jungle Book for Warner Bros. Entertainment • 21 Mar 14
Serkis to direct Jungle Book for Warners Actor Andy Serkis, best known for playing Gollum in the Lord of the Rings movies, is set to direct the live action version of The Jungle Book for Warner Bros. Entertainment • 21 Mar 14
Andy Serkis addresses "huge gulf" in acting world Lord Of The Rings actor Andy Serkis says that actors who aren't well off will struggle to get their careers up and running. Entertainment • 21 Feb 14
Andy Serkis addresses "huge gulf" in acting world Lord Of The Rings actor Andy Serkis says that actors who aren't well off will struggle to get their careers up and running. Entertainment • 21 Feb 14