5 Facts about 2014 Matt Reeves film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, first sequel of the series starring Andy Serkis as Caesar. Starring Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman and Keri Russell
DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (2014)​
Directed by Matt Reeves.

Ten years on from the previous film the San Francisco apes have established a community for themselves which is threatened by an encroaching group of homosapiens with military capabilities. Will Caesar be able to keep the peace between these two tribes? Starring Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman and Keri Russell. Wake up to 5 fast film facts on Dawn of the Planet of the Apes below.
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​5 FAST FILM FACTS​

​5. In some Spanish speaking countries it was known as ‘Planet of the Apes: Confrontation’, while elsewhere it was called ‘Planet of the Apes: Revolution’.

4. Although not a remake of any particular previous Apes film, it most closely resembles the last one made in the 1970s, ‘Battle for the Planet of the Apes’.

3. Despite the hefty $170 million budget, this is only director Matt Reeves’ 5th ever film. 

2. Gary Oldman plays Dreyfus in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes but had been considered for the role of General Thade in Tim Burton’s 2001 Apes film, a part which eventually went to Tim Roth.
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1. Caesar’s partner, Cornelia (played by Judy Greer), was originally to appear in the previous film but got cut out. Back then the part was inhabited by stunt woman Devyn Dalton.