Steven Spielberg has found the first member of his cast for the adaption of the Adventures of Tintin.

Variety states that Andy Serkis - best-known for his work as Gollum in the Lord of the Rings films - has signed on to play an unnamed role in DreamWorks' planned Tintin trilogy. The part is rumored to be the sardonic, whiskey-loving Captain Haddock.

Spielberg and Peter Jackson are collaborating on the Tintin trilogy, with each director set to helm at least one of the installments.