When you're known for playing one of the most iconic characters in movie history, sometimes it's hard to rise above that recognition. Andy Serkis is the posterboy for not letting one role overwhelm your life. Despite his epic performance as Gollum in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films, Serkis has also distinguished himself in Rise of the Planet of the Apes and as a second unit director on The Hobbit films. Apparently Warner Bros. recognizes talent when they see it too.
Serkis will direct a live action adaptation of The Jungle Book, based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling. Callie Kloves will pen the script. No current actors or actresses are attached.
WB is competing against Disney right now who is also going forward with their own live action version of the classic novel. Jon Favreau is attached to direct while Idris Elba will voice Shere Khan. It will be interesting to see who gets the film out first.
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