Gary Oldman has been cast in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, according to Hollywood Reporter. He’ll play a leader of the human resistance in the sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
Oldman joins Jason Clarke (see "New 'POTA' Star"), Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Andy Serkis in the cast.
Matt Reeves is directing the film, which is scheduled to premiere May 23, 2014.