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Andy Serkis - The Hobbit

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Andy Serkis recorded an unabridged audiobook of J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel The Hobbit, released in 2021. Serkis is known for his performance-capture roles, including Gollum in Peter Jackson's film adaptations of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The audiobook presents the complete text in a single narration.

It was produced by HarperCollins as part of the ongoing audiobook program for Tolkien's works.

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When was Andy Serkis's audiobook narration of The Hobbit released?

Serkis's unabridged narration of The Hobbit was released in September 2021 by HarperCollins. He both narrated and produced the audiobook, returning to Tolkien's world decades after his on-screen role as Gollum.

Is Andy Serkis's Hobbit audiobook abridged or unabridged?

Serkis's recording is a complete, unabridged narration of J.R.R. Tolkien's original 1937 text, running approximately 10 to 11 hours. He performs distinct voices for characters like Gandalf, Thorin Oakenshield, and Smaug.

Did Andy Serkis narrate The Lord of the Rings audiobook as well?

Yes, Serkis also recorded an unabridged narration of The Lord of the Rings, which was released in 2021 alongside The Hobbit. His narration of The Lord of the Rings runs substantially longer, spanning dozens of hours across its three volumes.

Does Andy Serkis reprise his Gollum voice in the Hobbit audiobook?

Yes, Serkis performs the character of Gollum in the Riddles in the Dark chapter using the distinctive voice he developed for Peter Jackson's film adaptations. This chapter is widely regarded as one of the highlights of the audiobook.

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