Andy Serkis returns as Gollum in the new audiobook of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings

[@MrMironin]

Everyone always talks about how Aragorn was the perfect casting, they forget about Andy.

[@ulascingil]

There were other actors considered for the role of Aragorn. I don't think this goes for Gollum :)

[@andrewedgar3935]

Aragorn doesn’t have a beard in the books

[@Thelaretus]

@@andrewedgar3935 It was a visual decision to help distinguish Men from Elves.

[@altheacain2942]

True. Gandalf as well!

[@PlanetShlorpian]

@@altheacain2942 And to think Sean Connery and Patrick Stewart were considered for the role of Gandalf. Could you imagine if we got Picard or James Bond as the role of Gandalf? Also originally Christopher Lee was considered for the role too. But thankfully the cast settled on what we now have, and it couldn't have been a better one.

[@ianklein3045]

The fact that all of Gollum's dialogue--from the books and films alike--will be recorded in Andy Serkis's voice for all time makes me extremely happy.

[@adamstcg5080]

Hi Ian, unfortunately a company decided to make a Gollum game recently and destroyed the character and gave it another voice. Let's just forget it ever happened

[@heavymetalheretic5386]

@@adamstcg5080 Why are you bringing it up? It doesn't exist.

[@kotarojujo2737]

@@adamstcg5080 there is no gollum game in ba sing se

[@itcamefromabox]

It's always so jaw dropping to watch a master at work 🤯

[@vincentjohnflorio]

4:30 dude's so committed he's literally drooling and instantly pivots back to a regular narration voice. Wild!

[@DoctorDewgong]

He absolutely killed it on The Hobbit audiobook. Legitimately skilled narrator. Here's to hoping he records Children of Hurin after the lotr trilogy.

[@cattatra]

HE'S ALREADY DONE THE HOBBIT?!? This man has a VOICE, I need more...

[@apocolex93]

@@cattatra yep. Check out the hobbit. He does a great job. Try audible? Or youtube maybe

[@wisnoskij]

Did you find his elven voices good? It really seemed like he could not handle high voices at all. Which worked fabulously for The Hobbit as it is 99% dwarves and monsters. But Hurin is 90% elves.

[@Erikjust]

If he did he would be up against Christopher Lee´s version and he already did a great job.

[@DoctorDewgong]

@@Erikjust it's fine to have two great versions. Harry Potter has the Jim Dale and the Stephen Fry editions, and they're both excellent

[@arvindhmani06]

What a bloody legend. His voice acting for Gollum will never be forgotten; probably won't ever be equalled by anyone in any role.

[@kotarojujo2737]

Not just voice, he doung the motion capture entirely for film

[@laurence2424]

It's nice to think that this probably close to exactly what Tolkien had imagined gollum to be

[@KindredSpiritJosh]

Andy is having so much fun with this! Tolkien would be proud!

[@Film_Quest]

This is what happens when you respectfully adapt source material. Andy Serkis' performance fits perfectly in the context of the movies as well as the books. Props to Peter Jackson and everyone that worked on that trilogy.

[@TerrapinStation]

This is unbelievable. Andy is a true master, can’t wait to sit and listen.

[@klassenw]

I am listening to this book right now and I assumed her recorded the Gollum parts separately from narrating and spliced them together. To see this, him going back and forth….wow! A tru master!

[@chrislips]

This is so wild and serendipitous. Last night I finished The Hobbit audiobook read by Serkis and went to go find LOTR to begin on that. I was sad to find he had not narrated that series and even more to my dismay, there was no news on whether he would reprise his role. I went to bed a little sad, wondering if I would need to download the older, Rob Inglis versions. I know the Inglis versions are beloved, but I had already gotten Serkis's voices ingrained in my head. Low and behold my wishes are answered literally the next day! INCREDIBLE!

[@patmustardlive]

This is dreadful!!! Only the official Tolkien licensed audiobook read by Rob Inglis 1990/1992 is the best

[@hikerd5391]

Look at Phil Dragash on SoundCloud. It's incredible.

[@Fontdalprofundo]

@@hikerd5391 Somehow I had never heard of Phil Dragash's amazing version ... or maybe I just thought rights-holders would have it taken down in the blink of an eye, so why bother looking for it? But there it still is, years later, free on the Internet Archive! Thank you so much for bringing it to my attention!

[@hikerd5391]

@@Fontdalprofundo No worries. It's a shame that they never recognised it as made it official. It's such a good version. The best in my opinion.

[@wheelyjon]

I get what you mean I'm looking forward to a new interpretation the book of the film version lol but for me the voices in my head are the ones provided by they're the ones I grew up with to me he is the voice of JRR Tolkien

[@DukeIrritable]

These audiobooks are a revelation. Andy has lifted the genre to an entirely new level of creativity and technical accomplishment.

[@elsie900]

I want the audiobooks, but I also want the full video of him recording it! This was as thrilling to see as it was to hear...

[@ChristinaChrisR]

My thoughts exactly!

[@sazupollo5752]

That pause he took to get into character was so short to bring out such a unique voice

[@sibergirl]

I’m listening to this now and he is knocking it out of the park! There is narrating and their is voice performance. Andy is clearly the latter. Each voice is so distinct. You know the characters the moment he speaks. His performance just sweeps you right into Middle Earth. I haven’t even gotten to when Frodo meets Gollum but I can’t wait! It’s just spectacular to listen to Andy Serkis narrating Tolkien’s beloved series. I love it so much.

[@ashfuller3480]

Andy is so good, I've got the Hobbit and the first two lord of the rings audiobooks, hearing Andy return as Gollum is amazing

[@inessamaria2428]

He is brilliant!

[@mandovid]

I already read the books.... but now I have to listen to it again with Andy's voice

[@codefreelance2182]

Listening to Andy Serkis read The Hobbit audio book was an incredible eargasm. Can't wait for the Trilogy.

[@serenamsult6986]

I just read this section in the book a few days ago and Andy's voice was in my head the whole time.

[@andyserkis5795]

Hello gorgeous 🌹 Thanks for the beautiful comment, I'm so overwhelmed by your amazing words 🌹🌻💞🤗🙏

[@adamstcg5080]

Blows my mind seeing how Andy's facial expressions match the voice so well. Such an amazing talent!

[@connorroche7971]

Wait, does he read the entire series?? That would be bad ass! Sign me up!

[@katygaston8777]

Yes.

[@CYCO1631]

@@katygaston8777 Yeeessss! He reads the whole series precious! Gollum... Gollum...!

[@tms910]

Best voice acting ever, congratulations Andy Serkis!!!

[@Severian1]

For the love of God, if we could get the entire cast to read the books and get Neil Gaiman as the narrator it will be like bread with just the right bit of butter to send me to Heaven!

[@andreasviolinjourney]

It would be a dream come true 🤩

[@constantdoodle32]

That would be cool. But I wonder if it would be too distracting.

[@redshirtveteran5688]

Viggo: You have my words.

[@easamisleh4336]

Ian Holm (Bilbo) voiced Frodo in an old BBC audiobook.

[@taytmw18]

Just listen to the movie

[@mlntslm]

His voice sounds surreal. A masterpiece.

[@shanecampbell2730]

This is the true master, I am glad that they allowed him to do the voice, it makes it worth everything. Just making me want more!!!!!

[@chriswilko18]

Andy's spit is being something of legend. Appears in the films and now in audiobook form. 😁

[@ChristianFrates1997]

Don’t forget video games.

[@sdarms111doug9]

I just looked into these audiobooks, and after seeing this I'm sold. I'm going with Andy's version.

[@sebastianruhdorfer1664]

Jesus this Audiobook will be so awesome, how to pass the next two months... Andy is just the perfect fit, and I thought the German version of it with the German voice of Gandalf was the maximum to be reached...

[@wheelyjon]

Can I recommend the current versions available on Audible so be that actor is the voice of JRR Tolkien even though I'm very much looking forward to this new edition to the firmament as any collector would but you can't beat the classic only do something new I'm sure that's what everyone's favourite Golem will do

[@69Jadran]

This is my favorite part of the trilogy. This conversation between Smeagol and Gollum. It is the essence thereof. Gollum represents the sorry state of humanity itself, if you ask me. I loved Andy's Gollum so much I kept imitating him everywhere and all the time. Freaked people out 😂😂😂😂😂 Wasn't asked on a second date 🤣 Andy is precious! I think I'd die of happiness if I ever got to meet him in person. ❤ Gollum, of course, is my favorite character in the trilogy, followed by Lady Eowyn, the Shade Slayer.

[@brianandrews7013]

I know I'm a year late to the party but if I was on a date with a girl who did a Gollum imitation you bet your Precious there would be as many more dates as I could convince her to go on!

[@Somegoy]

I never knew that just his narrating voice was so buttery and beautiful 😍 this is everything the fans need

[@Wyvern201]

I remember reading these books in year 7 and I literally heard this exact thing in my head reading it.

[@RichieS83]

I've never read the lord of the rings in its entirety! (I never got past chapter one of The Fellowship of The Ring lol). But since I found out one of my favourite actors was reading all 3 audiobooks..... 😮😮😮 Well I just had a to listen and read at the same time! I'm now almost finished the fellowship and almost onto the two towers...in less than 2 days! Andy Serkis' performance in story reading and of the characters is a masterclass in itself! I highly recommend all of his recordings for this trilogy! 😍😍😍

[@vgarza1972]

Even though I see Andy, I don't see Andy its all Gollum and Smeagol...simply incredible!!

[@ELBLACKO45]

70 or so hours we'll spent listening to this in my truck.

[@danpena10565]

Making money meanwhile listening to a masterpiece read by a gifted actor, awesome!

[@TMJonsson]

Easily the most exciting thing I've heard in a long time. I cannot wait to listen to this!

[@ThePrincessFera]

I literally want all of Tolkien's books narrated by this man. I will give you my money. Pleeaaaaseeee

[@princewithoutakingdom9716]

Can't help but smile whenever you hear that voice the best voice performance of any film period. His acting is next level.

[@tehBadboy09]

Half way through the first book and cant wait to listen to the rest, he does an amazing job on all the vocals.

[@scott2734]

Thank you for posting this and thank you Andy for doing the wonderful recasting of Gollum and Smeagel.

[@RT-lv3kl]

Just fantastic.

[@lazyabeats]

I think Andy can read horoscopes and necrologues from local newspaper and it still will be joy to listen. What a talented and charming man!

[@BladedBishop]

He made the audible books amazing!!! High recommend getting the ones he read.

[@VIVAELNACIONALISMO]

This is amazing, I love your job Andy, hear Gollum again is stunnin

[@kurtwalker6940]

I could watch this all day, unbelievable!

[@NiMari.]

Can't wait to get this on my kindle, plug in the headphones and get lost in the amazing world of J.R.R. Tolkien and the incredible immersive storytelling of Andy Serkis.

[@remusventanus5341]

This is a magic I'm afraid not enough of the world knows.

[@haley7571]

😭😍I cant wait! Tolkien's books are so special to me and Andy Is the greatest voice EVER! I cant wait to get it when it’s available! His hobbit audiobook is a treasure!

[@andyserkis5795]

Hello gorgeous 🌹 Thanks for the beautiful comment, I'm so overwhelmed by your amazing words 🌹🌻💞🤗🙏

[@WimukthiBandara]

This is just absolute perfection

[@WizardsReaders]

To be able to read aloud like Andy…goals

[@WestonUSofA]

Amazing! There should be an award for this!

[@jbrandonporter]

I just got past this part of the book earlier today, so it's awesome to hear it read by Andy while the whole thing is fresh in my mind.

[@whobdis77]

Just outstanding. I'm about halfway through book three..finished the other two way to quickly. I listened to the older version years ago. I almost thought they brought in some of the other characters to do their parts as he matches many of the movie characters voices quite well

[@shubiduanrl8068]

Andy is awesome!

[@MariontheBagginsofFandoms]

Again I remember Andy Serkis needs an oscar...His Performance is GOAT tier for Motion Capture because he redefined Motion Capture!!!

[@CLBOO6]

I want the entire recorded video of him doing the audiobook.

[@dominiquehoule1233]

The man is just... well, precious! 😉 Loved his live-reading of The Hobbit, looking forward to this next adventure!

[@mcbaltz]

Such a talent!

[@marcosvgs92]

One of the most beautiful voices of Eä! Love u Andy, amazing job \o

[@WTFisTingispingis]

I straight up think Andy had some MK Ultra shit done to make himself genuinely think he's Gollum/Smeagol 'cause it's scary how he's still got it and it's been...twenty years?

[@draztiktunez7104]

Just amazing

[@AlexStavrosCan]

This voice... !!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@РезакКирпичей-щ9н]

Просто мурашки по телу. Несколько же он с душой читает. Несмотря на мой плохой английский, обязательно послушаю)

[@russellmurray1636]

I wants this. Can't wait to hear how he does the other voices.

[@neopoulpa]

Extraordinary.

[@nenej12]

I love to just watch him work!!! I hope he knows that young people will continually be into the works of Tolkien’s LOTR…just all due to his commitment to the character!!

[@JasonKing6]

Simply awesome....Andy Serkis the voice.

[@yukeo9697]

This man is a Legend

[@MichaelSouhoka]

I am crazy about Gollum. Andy have made him awesome!

[@ОльгаВялкова-м6ю]

Великолепный актёр, так владеть голосом! Талантище!

[@LadanSoodmand]

That was spot on mate, brilliant. I wish I had your voice. Keep up your talent. Much love ♥

[@andyserkis5795]

Hello gorgeous 🌹 Thanks for the beautiful comment, I'm so overwhelmed by your amazing words 🌹🌻💞🤗🙏

[@LadanSoodmand]

@@andyserkis5795 you're welcome. I'm a big fan of you. And Smeagol of course 😊

[@andyserkis5795]

@@LadanSoodmand That's good to hear, well I must say you sound so polite and respectful, where are you from?

[@LadanSoodmand]

@@andyserkis5795 I’m in the states.

[@andyserkis5795]

@@LadanSoodmand What part of the States, you sound like you from Okla 🙄🙂

[@SailorRoseRed]

I love this man so much. He is so talented.

[@Jaybop20]

This is so frickin good.

[@Eldyra]

I only just found out that he narrated “The Hobbit”, too. I bought it yesterday and can’t stop listening ❤️ I reread LotR a few months ago, but I will still listen to the audio books as soon as they come out, I can’t wait 😊 Unfortunately they’re not listed on Audible Germany yet, I would love to pre-order all three of them 😢

[@charliemaddock3459]

fantastic wow what an amazing man

[@sandman5522]

It's very fitting that he starts shooting spit we he says the word "fish"

[@johnfrobin]

Wow, a mesmerizing performance.

[@abe_duarte]

What an incredible talent. Voice actors amaze me.

[@NotEnoughAlpacas]

I had been listening to the Rob Inglis audiobook for LOTR. As soon as I heard Andy Serkis recorded them, I bought those and switched immediately.

[@jessejohnson3.24]

My precious

[@Neil-y3l]

Legend

[@KungFuKuya]

There is real Andy Serkis spit in the movies... and there is real Any Serkis spit in the audible version.

[@ignor86]

Bravo! What a talent!

[@tonymoody1149]

I love this though wonder if he's equally invested in other spoken voices. Might have been more fun to tease, I don't know, his Gandalf or Saruman...

[@katygaston8777]

HarperVoyager [publisher] will be posting more clips in the coming weeks.

[@Eldyra]

He’s great with the other voices, the „The Hobbit“ audio book is brilliant.

[@Stampistuta]

At this point just have him read everything, Andy does a fantastic job of playing various characters.

[@kerryhart9636]

Love this guy

[@jackgarrott3759]

Very impressive - and I say that as a former Drama major and a long-time pastor.

[@kamkeartsuda7283]

I wish he is my daddy reading bedtime story to me.. but maybe too exciting to sleep then 😆 //love his voice btw❤

[@MagicManxab]

I could watch Serkis narrate the entire trilogy in video form. Do you guys have this available anywhere for purchase?

[@Iliescuvalentin]

would have been great to see you read the whole book

[@jimmerhardy]

Wow.

[@thebalrog2277]

So far can only find a pre-order on UK audible hopefully it comes to the American one as well.

[@leacoville4118]

I hope so!

[@proudMudbl00D_6]

Andy should make a Smeagol vs. Gollum debate audio book. About any topic really.

[@CZSpooky]

Oh my Odin! this is perfect

[@MrJosealfonsoperez]

Simply amazing 👏🤯

[@hikerd5391]

It's very good but the best yet has been done by Phil Dragash. It is an incredible piece of work.

[@mattgieslerrocks]

The whole Peter Jackson LOTR cast should work with Andy Serkis on this audiobook.

[@Vexarax]

THIS IS THE BEST NEWS I'VE HEARD ALL YEAR!! I just found out. Went and pre-ordered all 3 :)

[@robinmavhunduke4784]

Andy is a legend!!

[@Hero_Of_Old]

Imagine Ian Mckellen reading it!