Andy Serkis directing The Giant's House
Andy Serkis is to direct 'The Giant's House'. The 'Lord of the Rings' star will helm an adaptation of Elizabeth McCracken's acclaimed 1996 novel, which has been transformed for the big screen by British writer Nick Hornby. The story follows Peggy Gort, a young librarian who prefers the company of books to people. When James – a very tall young man – visits her library, the pair embark on a journey that nobody could have predicted. The romantic film has been in the pipeline for a while but has been given new impetus with Serkis boarding as director. Casting is underway with Lucy Bevan – who has...