Tuesday, January 7, 2014

'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' director Matt Reeves set for third film

A poster for "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." (20th Century Fox)



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A poster for "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." (20th Century Fox)



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A poster for "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." (20th Century Fox)



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A poster for "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." (20th Century Fox)



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Posters for "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." (20th Century Fox)



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"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" doesn't arrive in theaters until July 11, but its director, Matt Reeves, already is set to helm another installment in the sci-fi franchise.



Fox confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Reeves will direct a follow-up to "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," which now becomes the second film in a planned trilogy.



The summer release, which stars Gary Oldman, Jason Clarke and Keri Russell, is set several years after 2011 s "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," and sees the apes and the humans on the cusp of a war that doesn't promise to end well for mankind.



A trailer for the sequel hints at a world decimated by disease and conflict, but the ranks of the simian followers of Andy Serkis' genetically evolved ape Caesar -- glimpsed near the end of the clip -- seem strong.



Before taking over directing duties on the "Apes" films, Reeves was best known for projects including the found footage monster movie "Cloverfield" and "Let Me In," the English-language remake of the acclaimed Swedish vampire movie "Let the Right One In."



- Gina McIntyre |



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