Franco set for 'Apes' role

James Franco is to star in 'Rise of the Apes'.

Fri, 21 May, 2010 - 16:17

James Franco is to star in 'Rise of the Apes'.

The US actor has been signed up by 21st Century Fox to play a young scientist who intervenes in the war between humans and apes in the sci-fi blockbuster.

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