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Lord of the Rings Franchise Sparks Controversy Over All-White Cas

Lord of the Rings' Lost Opportunity The latest installment of the Lord of the Rings franchise, starring Andy Serkis as Gollum, has sparked controversy over its all white cast.

The BBC recently asked Serkis to address the issue, but his response raises more questions than answers.

Serkis cited Tolkien's Norse mythology influences and the Shire's insular culture as reasons for the lack of diversity in the film.

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