Andy Serkis to Direct Live-Action 'Animal Farm' for Netflix
Adaptation of George Orwell's Classic to Use Performance Capture Technology
Third Collaboration Between Serkis and Netflix
**Los Angeles, CA** - Academy Award nominee Andy Serkis has signed on to direct a live-action performance capture adaptation of George Orwell's classic novel "Animal Farm" for Netflix. The film will be produced by Serkis's production company, Imaginarium, and Aniventure, the studio behind the animated film "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse." "Animal Farm" is a satirical fable that tells the story of a group of animals who rebel against their human farmer and establish their own society based on egalitarian principles. However, the animals' newfound freedom is soon corrupted by power and greed, as the pigs who lead the rebellion become increasingly tyrannical. Serkis is well-known for his pioneering work in the field of performance capture, having played Gollum in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and Caesar in the "Planet of the Apes" reboot. He most recently directed the performance capture film "Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle." "I'm thrilled to be working with Netflix again on this exciting project," said Serkis. "George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is a timeless story that resonates deeply with our world today. I believe that our performance capture technology will allow us to create a truly unique and immersive adaptation of this classic novel." "Animal Farm" will be the third collaboration between Serkis and Netflix, following the 2021 film "Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle" and the upcoming series "The Green Knight." The film is expected to begin production later this year.
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