"The Hunt for Gollum" will use AI de-aging on returning cast members like Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen, while director Andy Serkis insists traditional methods, miniatures and prosthetics, will still be used for every shot.

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The upcoming "Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" will use AI-powered de-aging on returning cast members like Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen, who are noticeably older since the original films. Director Andy Serkis supports responsible AI use but insists every shot will be made traditionally, combining miniatures and prosthetics.

“The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum” Will Use AI to De-Age Actors

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