20 fascinating facts about Lord of The Rings movies you probably didn't know

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3) Andy Serkis’ Gollum inspiration

Andy Serkis developed Gollum’s voice by mimicking his cat coughing up a hairball. This strange and guttural tone captured Gollum’s physical and mental torment perfectly. The distinct voice helped show the character’s inner conflict between Smeagol’s innocence and Gollum’s malevolence. Serkis brought depth and a memorable uniqueness to the role through this choice. His work on Gollum set a new benchmark for motion-capture acting and became a standout feature of the trilogy. Gollum’s voice became inseparable from his identity and made him an iconic character.