Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast

Andy Serkis has responded to discourse concerning the lack of diversity within the Lord of the Rings movies. The British actor, known for his motion-capture role as Gollum, is currently directing The Hunt for Gollum, situated between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring. During a BBC News interview, the predominantly white casting of previous films was highlighted, noting that his own confirmed cast, including Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy, remains white.