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Caesar

The First Ape

A hyper-intelligent chimpanzee leads a massive, complex revolution, struggling to build a peaceful society while managing the violent instincts of his own kind.

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The tragic king of the apes

Caesar is caught between two worlds. Raised with human love but treated as an animal, he develops a profound sense of justice. He prefers diplomacy and isolation, but is repeatedly dragged into devastating wars by human cruelty.

Andy Serkis delivers a monumental, groundbreaking motion-capture performance. He conveys decades of heartbreak, leadership, and quiet rage entirely through the physicality and expressive eyes of a digital ape.

His character arc spans a complete, epic trilogy. Caesar is one of cinema’s most compelling, tragic leaders, forcing audiences to question the nature of humanity, empathy, and the cost of survival.

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Appears in: Planet of the Apes
Portrayed by: Andy Serkis
Also known as: The First Ape

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