As the world continues to grapple with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are struggling to find ways to cope with the new normal. But what about Gollum, the beloved character from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings?
Well, thanks to actor Andy Serkis, we now know how Gollum is handling the lockdown. In a recent interview, Serkis revealed that Gollum is “doing okay” and is “finding ways to keep himself entertained.”
Serkis, who famously portrayed Gollum in the Lord of the Rings films, said that the character is “spending a lot of time fishing” and “trying to catch a few fish” to pass the time. He also revealed that Gollum is “trying to stay positive” and is “finding ways to stay connected with his friends.”
Serkis also shared some insight into how Gollum is dealing with the pandemic on an emotional level. He said that Gollum is “struggling with the loneliness” and is “missing his friends and family.” He also said that Gollum is “trying to stay hopeful” and is “looking forward to the day when he can see them again.”
It’s heartwarming to hear that Gollum is doing his best to stay positive during these difficult times. It’s a reminder that even fictional characters can be affected by the pandemic, and that we should all take the time to check in on our friends and family and make sure they’re doing okay.
So, the next time you’re feeling down, just remember that Gollum is out there, fishing and staying hopeful. And if you need a reminder of how to stay positive during the pandemic, just remember Gollum’s words: “Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.”
Josh Gad recently hosted a Lord of the Rings reunion on Zoom where the entire cast of the acclaimed trilogy got together. This was a part of Gad’s attempt to raise money for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The call was done to raise money for the No Kid Hungry charity.
The entire cast of the trilogy joined in. Castmembers for all three; The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King assembled for a nearly hour-long conversation. Almost two decades after the Fellowship of the Ring premiered, this certainly was an emotional moment for many fans.
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Return of the Fellowship
The call was uploaded on Josh Gad’s YouTube channel and was titled “One Zoom To Rule Them All.” Perhaps the most memorable moments were when Sean Astin and Andy Serkis performed one of the most recognizable moments from The Two Towers, “POTATOES. Boil ’em. Mash ’em. Stick ’em in a stew.”
Astin essayed the role of Shire hobbit Samwise Gamgee, and Serkis naturally voiced and performed the role of Gollum, the former hobbit corrupted by the effects of the One Ring with motion capture technology. The other cast members watched in awe, gleeful, and clapped as the memories came swirling in.
Serkis also went on to highlight how Gollum was spending time in lockdown: “There have been bloody weeks of this lockdown, which I’m sure isn’t all that different for you guys, but during all of this, there is only one thing that’s kept me up all night, just how would social distancing work for Gollum and Smeagol?”
In a friendly interaction with Peter Jackson; Serkis contorted his face and performed the character that shot him to fame and made him a star in Hollywood; despite appearing in the flesh for only one scene.
The Lord of the Rings is available to buy on Blu Ray.
