Fans of Hergé’s iconic comic book hero Tintin have reason to be optimistic, as Andy Serkis, star of the 2011 film “The Adventures of Tintin,” recently hinted at a possible sequel in the works. Speaking at the ACE Superhero Comic Con 2024, Serkis offered a tantalizing update on the long-awaited “The Adventures of Tintin 2.”
The original film, directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Peter Jackson, was a groundbreaking achievement in motion capture animation. It won the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature and set a new standard for the technology outside of Pixar’s domain. Despite its success and initial plans for a trilogy, the sequel has been in development limbo for over a decade.
Serkis, known for his pioneering work in motion capture performance, expressed confidence about the franchise’s future. Reflecting on his collaborations with Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Phillipa Boyens, Serkis stated, “I’m pretty sure there will be a tenth [collaboration], because I’ve got a feeling there will be another Tintin movie coming along at some point.”
This optimistic outlook comes as Serkis prepares to reunite with his longtime collaborators for “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” where he will not only reprise his role as Gollum but also step into the director’s chair. This dual role has sparked speculation about Serkis potentially directing “The Adventures of Tintin 2.”
Industry insiders suggest that Serkis taking the helm could be an elegant solution to the production hurdles that have delayed the sequel. Both Spielberg and Jackson have remained passionate about continuing Tintin’s saga, but Jackson’s commitments to other projects, including “The Hobbit” trilogy and the Emmy-awarded documentary “The Beatles: Get Back,” have hindered progress.
Serkis’s experience with motion capture technology, his familiarity with the Tintin universe (having played Captain Haddock in the first film), and his growing directorial resume make him an ideal candidate to lead the project. His involvement could potentially expedite the production while maintaining the creative vision established by Spielberg and Jackson.
While it remains unclear whether Jackson will direct as originally planned or pass the baton to Serkis, the renewed buzz around the project is encouraging for fans. Jackson’s recent focus on writing and producing rather than directing suggests there may be an opening for a new director to step in while he remains involved in a producing capacity.
As anticipation builds, the potential for “The Adventures of Tintin 2” to finally move forward seems more promising than ever. With Serkis’s hint and the ongoing passion of the original creative team, Tintin’s next big-screen adventure may be closer than we think.
