Planet of the Apes was reworked by Rupert Wyatt in 2011, following the 2008 feature The Escapist. Considering the classic nature of the 1968 original screenplay with Charlton Heston as the lead, it was a huge undertaking. It must be noted, however, that even this earlier work was an adaptation of Pierre Boulle’s 1964 literary work, La Planete des Singes (Planet of the Apes). One question remained, would Wyatt’s adaptation resemble the earlier work or the 2001 adaptation? It was quite a surprise to see the results.
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Wyatt’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes would be the first in a trilogy. Through Wyatt’s vision, the three films would give a comprehensive and riveting account of the uprising of the primate class Hominoidea. Wyatt, however, was unable to fulfill his vision. When it came to directing the sequel, Wyatt was pressed for time. He graciously stepped down from the project. Matt Reeves directed the sequels Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and War of the Planet of the Apes.
It has been five years since the apes waged war on humanity, leaving viewers thirsty for more. In a world ruled by primates, what happens? Nevertheless, there is hope for a resolution. The dramatic epic will finally come to a close in 2024. And here’s what to expect.
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The Plot
The sequel to the 2017 feature film War of the Planet of the Apes is Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Many years into the future, the story picks up. In order to exercise their right to rule, the primates have taken on humanity. The character Caesar (played by Andy Serkis) from Rise of the Planet of the Apes is no longer alive, but his legacy lives on.
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In addition to these details, there are a few specific plot points. Any information beyond those few bits is pure speculation. Given the title, one may assume that the upcoming film will explore the associative issues that arise when apes have seized control of a world.
The Cast
Casting news has not been as closely guarded as plot details. The studio has released a complete list of actors, but the characters they will portray have not been revealed. The cast for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes includes Kevin Durand (The Mortal Instruments City of Bones), Owen Teague (It), Peter Macon (The Orville), Eka Darville (The Sapphires), Freya Allen (The Witcher), Travis Jeffery (Rancour), Neil Sandilands (The Flash), Sara Wiseman (Nerve), Ras-Samuel Welda’abzgi (Found in a Dream), and Lydia Peckham (Cowboy Bebop).
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Cast
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Production
The production of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is set to begin this month. As noted in Variety, filming will take place in New South Wales at the newly renamed Disney Studios.lia. In addition, Wes Ball, director of Maze Runner, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and Maze Runner: Death Cure, will direct this project, making it a treat for fans. Even more intriguing is the report that Disney is so enamored with the script that plans to make another trilogy are in the works.
This story is being scripted by a four-person team, including Amanda Silver, Patrick Anson, Rick Jaffa, and Josh Friedman, according to press releases. Given this team of creatives, there is a high expectation of a rich and robust story with a depth of perspective.
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