Can't say this news comes as much of a surprise. In a recent interview with MTV, James Franco stated that his character in Rise of the Planet of the Apes will not be returning for the sequel. Originally, Franco had been set to appear in a minor scene but since Rupert Wyatt left the directing chair Franco hasn't been contacted.
While many feel that Franco's character was the weakest part of Rise I disagree. Although he certainly wasn't spectacular, he didn't weigh down the movie. The fact that the movie ended with a possible (spoiler alert!) humanity ending virus about to wipe out the planet begs the question of just how many humans will be involved in Dawn. In any case with or without Franco I can't wait for the sequel.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes opens May 23rd, 2014.
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