“I understand why people went nuts for 'The Artist.' We use words so much, it's nice to be able to explore a different way of communication, to be able to express silently what someone - or something - is thinking or feeling.”

British actor and motion-capture performer, Serkis is best known for his groundbreaking work in creating lifelike digital characters. His most iconic roles include Gollum in *The Lord of the Rings* and Caesar in *Planet of the Apes*, redefining performance capture in film.