David Oyelowo (later a star in Selma ) plays Steven Jacobs, the CEO of Gen-Sys, Will’s employer. Jacobs is not a mustache-twirling tyrant; he’s a rational profit-seeker. Oyelowo’s quiet menace comes from his calmness—he authorizes animal testing, covers up the Koba incident, and prioritizes shareholders over safety. His decision to release the ALZ-113 gas (in an attempt to contain the ape escape) inadvertently dooms humanity.
Karin Konoval brings warmth to Maurice, the gentle, rusty-eyed orangutan who becomes Caesar’s moral compass. A former circus ape taught sign language, Maurice represents wisdom and pacifism. Konoval, a classically trained stage actress, spent hours studying orangutan behavior, mastering their slow, deliberate movements. Her chemistry with Serkis set the stage for the sequels. rise planet of the apes cast
The film was directed by and produced by Peter Chernin , Dylan Clark , Rick Jaffa , and Amanda Silver . For a full list of technical and uncredited roles, you can visit the IMDb Full Cast & Crew page . David Oyelowo (later a star in Selma )
Every great revolution needs an obstacle. portrays Steven Jacobs, the profit-driven head of Gen-Sys. Oyelowo plays the corporate villain with a cold, calculating efficiency that makes him the perfect foil to Will’s idealistic scientist. His decision to release the ALZ-113 gas (in