Steve Zahn Cast As A New Ape In WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES

Steve Zahn Cast As A New Ape In WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES

Not long after we learned that Woody Harrelson is set to play the (human) villain, War For The Planet Of The Apes has just cast a new ape character. Treme & Dallas Buyers Club star Steve Zahn has been brought on board the threequel. Read on for more details...

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By Minty - Oct 12, 2015 01:10 PM EST
Filed Under: Sci-Fi
Source: The Wrap

Looks like Andy Serkis has found someone to monkey around with (sorry). According to The Wrap, actor and comedian Steve Zahn is set to play a new ape character in the hotly anticipated War For The Planet Of The Apes. In what's becoming a bit of a pattern with this film, the casting news is light on any other story details. Zahn will join Woody Harrelson and Gabriel Chavarria in the sequel.

War is the third movie in the relaunched Planet Of The Apes franchise. Director Matt Reeves will be back to helm the film from a script he co-wrote with Mark Bomback. The pair helped turn Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes into a huge smash at the box office last year, raking in over $700 million worldwide. Additionally, both movies have been well received by critics and audiences alike - let's hope War can make it three in a row for Serkis and Fox.

What do you think of Zahn's casting? Do you think he'll be a friend or foe to Caesar? As always, be sure to sound off with your thoughts and theories in the comments below!

War For The Planet Of The Apes hits theatres July 14, 2017.
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DeusExSponge
DeusExSponge - 10/12/2015, 1:47 PM
Can't wait for this movie, the second one was excellent and a blast to watch.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 10/12/2015, 1:51 PM
I was just watching DotPotA last night on On-Demand and I have to say that there were soooo many simple things that I didn't grasp the first time I saw it in theaters last summer. The entire ending of the film is very heartfelt, just knowing that humanity and the apes almost had a shot at living in peace amongst one another would've taken things to a completely different level. But when Caesar realizes that he was the main cause of the entire downfall of humanity he simply says "War has begun." Just that ending shot with the mystery surrounding how Caesar will prepare his people for the oncoming war is something magnificent we'll see fleshed out in the threequel.

McGee
McGee - 10/12/2015, 1:51 PM
Steve Zahn Cast As A New Ape


They need to cast Kate Mara as one too.
McGee
McGee - 10/12/2015, 1:52 PM
They can save on special effects make up with her.
McGee
McGee - 10/12/2015, 1:55 PM
Take it easy man...I know the Lions aren't doing so good and Iron Fist might not be happening, but...please don't do anything stupid. We worry about you.
Nickk
Nickk - 10/12/2015, 1:56 PM
DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THIS MOVIE This was the movie for me OMG this is old but hey it was good in my opnion!!
McGee
McGee - 10/12/2015, 1:56 PM
...someone follow Gus and make sure he doesn't hurt himself.
TheEpicJuicebox
TheEpicJuicebox - 10/12/2015, 1:58 PM
Should've casted Idris Elba or Benedict Cumberbatch
sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 10/12/2015, 1:59 PM
This guy's cool. He's pretty funny in most movies.
Nickk
Nickk - 10/12/2015, 1:59 PM
McGee
McGee - 10/12/2015, 1:59 PM
If you make enough to buy a F*ckmaster Pro 5000, you can afford to buy escorts for everyday of the week. That's what B&Y said.
McGee
McGee - 10/12/2015, 2:03 PM
If Gusto uses the Real Flesh Pocket Clam 2.0 with the outlet adapter from AdamAndEve.com, then that just means me and him have good taste and know a financial deal when we see it.
sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 10/12/2015, 2:03 PM
I hope he's not playing some silly ape character. Just because he's a comedian doesn't mean they have to typecast.
Nickk
Nickk - 10/12/2015, 2:05 PM
TucksFrom2015
TucksFrom2015 - 10/12/2015, 2:05 PM
@Minty this could definitely be an article. Billy is friggin hysterical.
sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 10/12/2015, 2:06 PM
@mcgee

I have an account on adameve.com. I have special interest on that site.
jessepostal
jessepostal - 10/12/2015, 2:09 PM
Nice guy, lives ten minutes from me. I run into him on the four wheeler trails a lot
jessepostal
jessepostal - 10/12/2015, 2:24 PM
@realistdeadpool, he seems like a not talk about work kinda guy. More of a country boy. We always bs about things with motors, hunting, fishing, and paintball ha. But I'll sneak something in there for ya :)
Tevii
Tevii - 10/12/2015, 2:49 PM
Cant wait! Loved the first two.
McGee
McGee - 10/12/2015, 2:52 PM
jessepostal, if you see Steve Zahn, tell him he still owes me 20.
McGee
McGee - 10/12/2015, 2:53 PM
And not to act like he isn't good for it because I know he is! Next time I'm not taking him to Madame Francine's Bordello! >:(
SuperCat
SuperCat - 10/12/2015, 3:31 PM
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