Andy Serkis says British film industry is booming with big movies

 
Simon Thompson12 June 2014
The Weekender

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Andy Serkis says there are so many movies being made in London right now that the city's studios are full.

In an UK exclusive TV interview to promote upcoming movie Dawn Of the Planet Of The Apes the actor told London Live: "There is no studio space in London at all at the moment because there are such big movies being made here.

"It's a great time for the British film industry. It couldn't be better. There genuinely isn't the studio space."

Andy is starring in Star Wars: Episode VII which is currently filming at Pinewood Studios.

When asked if the sci-fi role has helped him develop Jedi mind tricks he joked: "Only ones that I can use on my children. They're totally working."

Also shooting in the Capital right now are super sequel Avengers: Age Of Ultron and action sequel London Has Fallen.

The as yet untitled 24th Bond movie is due to start shooting a Pinewood later this year.

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