Serkis Signs For More Apes

Fox and Andy Serkis have inked a deal for the actor to reprise his mo-cap role as the lead ape Caesar in at least one sequel to this Summer's sci-fi hit "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" says Deadline.

Serkis had only signed on for one movie and the deal reportedly ensures he'll be back for multiple future installments.

Rise director Rupert Wyatt as well as screenwriters Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver's original deal had sequel options which have been picked up.

Peter Chernin and Dylan Clark will produce the next pic in the rebooted series

We don't know yet if other cast members will be back. The studio also intends to wage an Oscar campaign for Serkis' work in 'Apes'.

Serkis is om a high right now especially after his mo-cap performance in The Adventures of Tintin that followed Apes and opening next month in the United States.