Sara Canning Will Play New Simian Character in War for the Planet of the Apes
Many familiar names and faces are returning for Matt Reeves’ War for the Planet of the Apes, and today brings the latest casting news for the reboot franchise’s third installment. Specific details are being kept under wraps, but we now know that a brand new ape will be introduced. Read on!
Per Deadline, “Hell on Wheels” star Sara Canning (below) has joined the 2017 film’s cast, which will pick up after the events of last year’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. She’s set to play the new simian character, though that’s all we know for now.
The film also stars Steve Zahn, Woody Harrelson, Judy Greer, Chad Rood, Terry Notary, Amiah Miller, Aleks Paunovic, and Gabriel Chavarria. Andy Serkis returns as Caesar.
Matt Reeves, who directed 2014’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, is returning to helm from a script by Mark Bomback. Chernin Entertainment, Dylan Clark, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver are producing the film, shooting in Vancouver.
War for the Planet of the Apes will be released on July 14, 2017.
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