Gary Oldman has been cast in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, according to Hollywood Reporter.  He’ll play a leader of the human resistance in the sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

Oldman joins Jason Clarke (see "New 'POTA' Star"), Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Andy Serkis in the cast. 

Matt Reeves is directing the film, which is scheduled to premiere May 23, 2014.