Andy Serkis Signs For Additional 'Planet From The Apes'

When "Rise from the Planet from the Apes" surprised with $453 million world-wide, the talk of Hollywood did not focus on the on-camera leads James Franco and Freida Pinto, however the guy behind Caesar the ape, Andy Serkis. Great news, then, the mo-cap wizard accountable for the existence-like ape and also the legendary Gollum from "The The almighty from the Rings" just signed for additional "Apes" movies inside a deal that Deadline Hollywood is confirming is in excess of seven figures. Serkis may be the first cast member to sign up for just about any further payments, beating all of the on-screen stars in the first hit film. Deadline's report also mentions that director Rupert Wyatt and screenwriters Ron Jaffa and Amanda Silver had already decided to a follow up once they initially signed on for "Rise from the Planet from the Apes." The only real guy to rocket to fame only for putting on a motion capture suit, Serkis' slate is much more than loaded with further work behind CG figures. He's presently at the office on Peter Jackson's "Hobbit" films, reprising the role that made him famous. His work, both for motion capture and voice acting, within the approaching "Adventures of Tintin" as Captain Haddock hits theaters this December. Since the discharge and subsequent success of "Rise from the Planet from the Apes," there's been buzz about whether Serkis could garner serious honours attention early the coming year. Fox verifies to Deadline that they may make an Oscar push for Serkis come 2012. It's still unclear what form more "Apes" movies will require, but it's sure that Serkis is going to be there for whatever would be to come. Are you currently excited to determine more "Apes" movies with Andy Serkis? Tell us within the comments below as well as on Twitter!