When Andy Serkis hit a wall while trying to figure out what Gollum would sound like, he found help from an unexpected source — his cat. More on that and 29 other bonkers influences behind famous movies and shows below…
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Comedy Central (via archive.org)
To Boldly Go: Essays on Gender and Identity in the Star Trek Universe
Syfy
7 Insane Ways Actors Got The Ideas For Famous Performances
The 7 Most WTF Origins of Iconic Pop Culture Franchises
15 Iconic Characters' Inspirations
GameRant
RoaldDahl.com
The Guardian
The Take
12 Bizarre Inspirations Behind Star Wars Movie Characters
Source
Vanity Fair
New York Times
22 Eyebrow-Arching Ways Creators' Lives Influenced Their Work
The Take on YouTube
CBR
22 Real-Life Inspirations For Your Favorite Movie & TV Moments
12 Bizarre Influences Behind Famous Movies And Shows
MyLondon
Vulture
Slate
Encyclopedia Britannica
The Atlantic
Smithsonian Magazine