Plot Outline: Continuing the story of how ultra-intelligent simian Caesar presides over the fall of human civilization.
Who's Involved:
Jason Clarke, Andy Serkis, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Judy Greer, Peter Chernin, Rick Jaffa, Dylan Clark, Matt Reeves, Keri Russell, Scott Z. Burns, Terry Notary, Mark Bomback, Amanda Silver, Karin Konoval, Toby Kebbell, Gary Oldman, Kirk Acevedo
Release Date:
Friday, July 11, 2014 In Theaters (Nationwide)
Age Rating: Parents Strongly Cautioned MPA
for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and brief strong language
for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and brief strong language
Runtime: N/A
Language: English
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Plot: What's it about?
A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species.
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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Cast List & Characters
Andy Serkis ... role: Caesar
Gary Oldman ... role: Dreyfus
Judy Greer ... role: Cornelia
Terry Notary ... role: Rocket
Toby Kebbell ... role: Koba
Kirk Acevedo ... role: Carver
Karin Konoval ... role: Maurice
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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Crew and Production Team
A look at the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Matt Reeves previously directed The Batman, War for the Planet of the Apes and Let Me In. The film's writer Rick Jaffa penned Avatar: Fire and Ash, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Avatar: The Way of Water 3D.
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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Production and Filming
Key Facts
- Sequel to 2011's Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Set 15 years after the events from the first film.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Filming Timeline
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— Dawn of the Planet of the Apes entered Completed status.
Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.
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— The film entered Post-Production status.
Filming completed; footage being edited; music being composed and recorded; sound and visual effects being added.
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— The film entered Production status.
Filming started on North Vancouver Island around the beginning of April 2013. Filming in New Orleans started in May 2013 and continues in July 2013 at various locations such as the former Six Flags park Six Flags New Orleans.Finalizing production budget, filming the movie begins.
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— The film entered Development status.
Total Recall screenwriter Mark Bomback has been tapped to work on the script. The studio and producers wanted something tailored for director Matt Reeves after Rupert Wyatt left.Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.
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— The film entered Development status.
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— The film entered Concept status.
No reported activity; development status unknown or rumored; release likely years away, if ever.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Release Date: When was the film released?
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes was released nationwide on . Eight other films are opening on the same date, including And So It Goes, Rage and Land Ho!.
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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes FAQ
Explore the Planet of the Apes franchise — a series of films spanning 2011–2014. View the series timeline in release order.
Planet of the Apes Movies in Release Order
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Top Collaborators
Frequent cast and crew across the franchise.
- Amanda Silver Producer, Screenwriter2 appearances
- Andy Serkis Actor2 appearances
- Dylan Clark Producer2 appearances
- Peter Chernin Producer2 appearances
- Rick Jaffa Producer, Screenwriter2 appearances
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