The film will be executive produced by Ken Kamins, with Serkis and The Imaginariums Jonathan Cavendish.
We are honored they have agreed be our partners on these two new films.
And Serkis said Yesssss, Precious.
From left: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, Sean Astin in ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King’New Line/courtesy Everett Collection
He reunited with Jackson inKing Kong.
Between 2011-2017 he portrayed Caesar in thePlanet of the Apestrilogy.
Hes currently in production as director/producer of an animated adaptation of George OrwellsAnimal Farm.
Serkis helmedVenom: Let There Be Carnagefor Marvel and Sony Pictures.
The team is in early stages of script development on the project, he said during a post-earningscall.
Zaslav revealed last year that Warner.
Tolkien that became a highly lucrative cinematic franchise helmed by Peter Jackson.
He will be back producing, with longtime collaborators Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens.
Zaslav didnt reveal any plot points, saying the first film will focus on storylines yet to be told.
The LOTR update followed WBDsmixed first quarter earnings.
