2nd Unit Director
Besides being Very talented as an actor the Hobbit will be a chance for Andy to Prove himself behind the Camera as a 2nd unit director.
Im sure if Peter jackson has faith in him in creating his vision, then im sure that by working with such a really good director and cast/crew on a blockbuster film like the Hobbit (both of them) then it will provide him with the skills and confidence to bring across something special in not only this film, but in more films to come as a primary director and not 2nd unit.
Cannot wait to see the hobbit and any other Andy Serkis directed film.
Just my 50 cents.
don't point that beard at me, it might go off... Groucho marx