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“Working with people you adore and love. There's just a sense, all the way through all of the movies [Planet of Apes], that you're very rarely in a position where you have great material that you're passionate about and a big audience who love it, and the detail and nuance, and the exquisiteness of the fantastic actors and director with great writing.”

Quote by Andy Serkis

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Andy Serkis
Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis is a renowned British actor known for his groundbreaking work in motion capture performance. He gained international recognition for his roles in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Harry Potter' franchises, particularly as Gollum and咕嚕·波特. Serkis' unique acting style has transformed the way audiences perceive characters in motion capture films. more

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