The Goblin To Take On The Apes?

"Pinapple Express" and "Spider-man: Franchise" actor, James Franco is set to star in the upcoming ape prequel, "Caesar: Rise Of The Apes".
Is in negotations to play a scientist who has been working on a cure for Alzheimer's that is being tested on apes. The test subject named Caesar starts to evolve rapidly, and the scientist takes him home to live with him and protects him from cruel doctors.