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“I remember kind of doing early acting and thinking, "God, they don't paint behind the sets." It's a bit of a shame, really - "Oh, what's on the other side of this wall? Oh, you can see the plywood." I was really disappointed. I just thought that these things were real, from watching things as a kid.”

Quote by Andy Serkis

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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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