Rise of the Planet of the Apes Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Set in present day San Francisco, "Rise of the Apes" deals with the aftermath of man's experiments with genetic engineering that lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy. James Franco will play a driven scientist who becomes a crucial figure in the war between humans and apes.

Action Adventure Sci-Fi Prequel Reboot

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

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  James Franco

  ... Will Rodman

  True Story, Sausage Party

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  Freida Pinto

  ... Caroline

  Hillbilly Elegy, Immortals

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  John Lithgow

  Conclave, Spellbound

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  Andy Serkis

  ... Caesar

  Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum, The Batman

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  Tom Felton

  Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I, Some Other Woman

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  David Oyelowo

  Captive, Role Play

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  Tyler Labine

  ... Franklin

  Escape Room, The Boss

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  Chelah Horsdal

  ... Irena

  Possession, AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem

Crew Behind the Film

The Rise of the Planet of the Apes behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Rupert Wyatt last directed Captive State and The Gambler. The film's writer Jamie Moss last wrote Hunter Killer and X-Men: First Class.

Director

Rupert Wyatt

Screenwriters

Jamie Moss
Scott Frank
Amanda Silver

Producers

Peter Chernin
Dylan Clark
Rick Jaffa
Amanda Silver
Ralph Winter

Production Details

What we know about the Rise of the Planet of the Apes movie production.

Key Facts

• Said to be a reboot of the "Planet of the Apes" franchise. Peter Jackson's visual effects house WETA Digital will render photo-realistic apes, rather than costumed actors, for the first time in the franchise.

Production Updates for Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Jul 2011

Completed

Changed Rise of the Planet of the Apes movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2011

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Apr 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jan 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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