Andy Serkis, Keri Russell Return to San Francisco for Premiere – The Hollywood Reporter

• Andy Serkis and Keri Russell

  

  Master of disguise Andy Serkis plays Caesar, the main ape in the film, while Keri Russell portrays Ellie, the wife of Malcolm (Jason Clarke), a survivor of the ALZ-113 virus who forms a bond with the apes.

• Gary Oldman

  

  Following the outcry over his controversial Playboy interview, it was back to business on the red carpet for Gary Oldman, who plays Dreyfus, the leader of the surviving humans who wants to kill the apes to avenge the deaths of his wife and sons.

• Judy Greer

  

  Famous for her string of supporting roles, actress Judy Greer plays female ape Cornelia, Caesar's wife.

• Keri Russell

  

  The Americans star Keri Russell praised Andy Serkis' performance as Caesar, the genetically-enhanced ape. "Andy is just so good. That was really the treat of doing this movie. I really hope people start paying attention to him. He's unbelievable."

• Kodi Smit-McPhee

  

  Australian actor Kodi Smit-McPhee, 18, plays Malcolm's son, Alexander.

• Matt Reeves

  

  Director Matt Reeves told The Hollywood Reporter that it was emotional coming back to San Francisco. "It was one of the memorable places that we scouted for locations. Now it's two years later, the movie is done, and we're about to show it to the world. It's very special."

• Peter Chernin and Jason Clarke

  

  Peter Chernin chatted with star Jason Clarke, whose lead character forms a strong bond with Caesar and the apes. 

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