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“The matter is - we are actors playing roles [in Planet Apes] and they happen to be in this instance apes but there's no difference. In the scenes that we're playing, if we were to block out the scenes as actors in costumes, it would be no different.”

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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