Discover the secrets of the new installment of Planet of the Apes and the plans for the future of the saga under the direction of Wes Ball
As the countdown comes to an end for the premiere of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apesdirector Wesball share exciting sequel plans and reveals surprising secrets from the film’s original title. Just days before the premiere, the enthusiasm is palpable and social networks are already predicting that this installment will be a worthy successor of the original trilogy, led by Andy Serkis and directed by Rupert Wyatt and Matt Reeves.
A promising future for apes
Wesball, known for his work in The Maze Runnernot only anticipates a new series of films, but also takes us into a distant future within the franchise, where the possibilities seem endless. In a recent interview with ComicBook (via SFFGazette), Ball shared details about the current status of his plans for the next two films.
“It will take as long as it takes,” Ball admits. “Fortunately, since this franchise is important for the study, we will take the time necessary to do it well, like on this occasion. I hope people think the same… It takes time, the development itself is crucial and my main concern is Do not start preparation if the script is not finished. I’ve had to do it in the past and nothing good comes of it.”
Ball also criticized a common practice in the film industry, suggesting that many resources could be saved by avoiding starting production with incomplete scripts. “That’s something movies could stop doing right now. We would save a lot of money,” he continued. “I think we are in very good shape in this one. Fortunately, we thought a lot about these questions while developing this script, so we have a idea of where we want to go and there is a lot of room for great drama.”
Ball implies that at the end of In this film, doors literally open that reveal a much larger world, full of drama and conflict., promising a massive expansion of this cinematic universe. “We hope to explore this world in the film, full of drama and conflict. We cross our fingers. We will see. “This approach allows us to immerse viewers more in the plot,” added the director, full of hope for the new direction the saga could take.
A new era for apes and humans
The director also confirmed that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes It initially had another title: The Planet Empire the Apes, which was ultimately scrapped after several deliberations with the marketing and creative team. This decision was made to better align the name with the new direction and vision of the series, ensuring that it appropriately resonated with fans’ expectations and emotions.
The new delivery, set several generations after Caesar’s reignshows the apes as the dominant species and the humans living in the shadows. A young ape undertakes a risky journey that will make him question everything he knows about the past and take decisions that will define the future both apes and humans.
With a cast that includes Owen Teague (ITEM), Freya Allan (The Witcher), Kevin Durand (Locke & Key), Peter Macon (Shameless) and William H. Macy (fargo), the film promises to be a cinematic experience that you don’t want to miss. The date in theaters is next May 10, 2024.
With Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Wesball not only hopes to close the gap between the previous trilogies and the originals of the Planet of the Apes, but also take us back to that post-apocalyptic landscape that has so captivated fans of the saga. The next films, if they come to fruition, promise to continue exploring this intriguing universe in more depth than ever.
