New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Director Rejects ‘Politically Correct’ Casting

Andy Serkis said his upcoming “Lord of the Rings” film will not embrace “politically correct” casting, saying he won’t prioritize diversity for its own sake.  Speaking to the BBC, Serkis, who is directing “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum” and portrayed Gollum in Peter Jackson’s film trilogy, said J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy world ...