as Maurice : An orangutan with a quiet soul, Maurice is the heart of the ape colony. Konoval, a theater actress, studied orangutans extensively. Her Maurice speaks through gentle eyes and a protective hug for Caesar—one of the film’s most moving images.
: Portrays Charles Rodman , Will’s father who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. rise planet of the apes cast
No discussion of the is complete without acknowledging Andy Serkis. By 2011, Serkis was already famous for Gollum in Lord of the Rings and King Kong. But Rise elevated him from "the motion-capture guy" to a lead dramatic actor. as Maurice : An orangutan with a quiet
: The profit-driven head of Gen-Sys who pushes for more aggressive drug testing. Lead Ape Cast (Motion Capture) : Portrays Charles Rodman , Will’s father who
While the apes are the heart of the film, the human characters provide the crucial catalyst for the revolution.
Ultimately, the cast of Rise of the Planet of the Apes succeeds because no one is phoning it in. Serkis gives a performance of primal rage and tender intelligence. Franco shows how good intentions pave the road to extinction. Lithgow breaks our hearts, and Felton makes our blood boil. Together, they form a tragedy of miscommunication: humans who speak too much but say nothing, and apes who say nothing but speak the truth.