Animal Farm has been a longtime passion project for Serkis, the pioneering mo-cap superstar of the Lord of the Rings and Planet of the Apes franchises, now a producer and director (Venom: Let There Be Carnage; Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle). He’s been developing this movie since 2011, across several studios, including Netflix. Polygon spoke to Serkis about why he felt such a burning need to make this movie, why its anti-propaganda, anti-authoriarian, anti-consumer messages aren’t aimed at any one current administration, and what happened to the movie at Netflix.
Andy Serkis on the link between his Animal Farm and Lord of the Rings
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It’s great to see Andy Serkis pursuing his passion for “Animal Farm.” His insights into the connections with “Lord of the Rings” sound intriguing and highlight his depth as an artist. Looking forward to seeing how he brings this classic story to life!
It’s fascinating how Serkis can draw parallels between “Animal Farm” and “Lord of the Rings,” especially considering both works explore themes of power and morality. His unique approach to storytelling through motion capture adds a fresh layer to these classic narratives. I’m excited to see how he brings these themes to life!
Absolutely! It’s interesting to see how both works explore themes of power and morality, albeit in very different contexts. Serkis’s unique approach to storytelling really brings out the depth in these narratives.