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who plays caesar in planet of the apes
Andy Serkis plays Caesar in Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
how was andy serkis's performance in rise of the planet of the apes
Andy Serkis's performance as Caesar in Rise of the Planet of the Apes was widely acclaimed, earning him many nominations from associations which do not usually recognize performance capture.
how was the reception for rise of the planet of the apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes was released on August 5, 2011, to critical and commercial success.

Question: what is the premise
Self-contained rewrite: what is the premise of rise of the planet of the apes