Keri Russell joins 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes'
Cast is quickly coming together for Matt Reeves' 'Rise' sequel
Keri Russell
Keri Russell is going from Russian spies to killer primates.
The former "Felicity" star, who's been experiencing a career revitalization of late, has signed on to join "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," the sequel to the franchise reboot "Rise of the Planet of the Apes."
She joins already-anounced cast members Jason Clarke, Kodi-Smit McPhee, Gary Oldman, and Andy Serkis, who is reprising his motion-capture role as Caesar.
Russell's role as yet to be reveal, according to Variety, who broke the story.
"Dawn" will be directed by "Cloverfield's" Matt Reeves, who took over for "Rise" director Rupert Wyatt.
"Rise " earned over $500 million at the worldwide box office and resurrected the ailing series, which began with 1968's "Planet of the Apes."
Russell is currently starring in FX's "The Americans" and can be seen on the big screen in the low-budget horror film "Dark Skies." She'll next be seen in "Austenland," alongside Jennifer Coolidge and Bret McKenzie.
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March 6, 2013 at 10:14PM EST Reply to CommentKerri Russell is trying to get paid!
Sanim
March 6, 2013 at 10:17PM EST Reply to CommentKeri is trying to get paid!
gco211
March 7, 2013 at 3:24AM EST Reply to CommentI don't think "Rise" hit $500 million, stalling just shy. Looking forward to this sequel though.
jimmer
March 7, 2013 at 12:17PM EST Reply to CommentIf she cuts her hair though she`s out!!
Ryan
April 11, 2013 at 9:31PM EST Reply to CommentCan't write this story and leave out the obvious Russell-Reeve connection. Reeve co-created Felicity and wrote for the show.