Andy Serkis has a precious gig on the way. The British actor, who played Gollum in the “Lord of the Rings” franchise, will do a continuous live-reading of J.R.R.
Tolkien’s 1937 novel “The Hobbit” for charity. Serkis — known for his voices, expressions and nimble body contortions — will read the whole book from beginning to end in one sitting.
It’s expected to take 10 to 12 hours. “So many of us are struggling in isolation during the lockdown,” Serkis, 56, says in the announcement video as the worldwide coronavirus pandemic continues. “While times are tough, I want to take you on one of the greatest fantasy adventures ever written, a 12-hour armchair marathon across Middle-earth, while raising money for two amazing charities which are doing
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