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Peter Jackson on AI and 'Lord of the Rings'

Updated 2026-05-13 10:45 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Filmmaker Peter Jackson discusses his views on artificial intelligence in film, citing it as a reason why Andy Serkis may not win an Oscar for his performance as Gollum. He also announces plans to direct another 'Tintin' movie.

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Variety

Peter Jackson Says ‘I Don’t Dislike’ AI in Film, Explains Not Directing Next ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie and Claims AI Debate Is Why Andy Serkis Won’t Win an Oscar for Gollum

“Lord of the Rings” filmmaker Peter Jackson doesn’t “dislike” AI being used in film — but he thinks it’s a shame that the debate surrounding it is partly why Andy Serkis will never win awards for his motion-capture performance as Gollum. Speaking at a Cannes Film

2026-05-13 10:31 UTC

Deadline

Peter Jackson On Handing Directing Reins Over To Andy Serkis For ‘Lord Of The Rings: Hunt For Gollum’; Also Another ‘Tintin’ In The Works – Cannes

“I could have directed it, but I thought, I’ve done that,” said Peter Jackson today at his Cannes Film Festival Rendez-Vous about why he’s sitting out as director on Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum. “It would be more interesting with this particular story –whic

2026-05-13 10:31 UTC

Deadline

Sarah Gadon & John Gallagher Jr. Wrap Thriller ’20/20′ For Cannes Un Certain Regard Alum Michael O’Shea

EXCLUSIVE: Filming has wrapped in New York on thriller 20/20, starring Sarah Gadon (Alias Grace) and Tony winner John Gallagher Jr. (10 Cloverfield Lane). 20/20 follows the story of a once thriving young professional woman (Gadon), who becomes increasingly terrified by threats from a family member.

2026-05-13 10:32 UTC