“In terms of animation, animators are actors as well. They are fantastic actors. They have to draw from how they feel emotionally about the beat of a scene that they're working on. They work collaboratively.”

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.