Andy Serkis is making the rounds to promote his new film, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, in which he plays Caesar, the leader of the intelligent apes that will eventually take over the world from humanity. In a recent interview, Serkis talked about how he was cast in Star Wars Episode VII. Though he couldn't say what role he's playing, or if it's live action or motion capture, he did talk about how Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is why J.J. Abrams cast him in Episode VII. Check out the video above, from Jedi News, for more information.
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