Nick Stoller, known for “The Muppets,” wrote the screenplay adaptation of the book.

“Adding to things we’re excited about, Andy Serkis doing the Gollum ... writing partner Arty Papageorgiou. The movie will be directed by Serkis, who will reprise his role as Gollum/Smeagol.

The first of the new "Lord of the Rings" movies in the works ... and collaborator, Andy Serkis, who has unfinished business with that Stinker – Gollum! As life long fans of Professor Tolkien's ...