The Planet of the Apes universe, one of the most established and shocking series in science fiction history, continues its journey on the big screen without slowing down. 20th Century Studios officially announced that it appointed Matt Shakman, who has recently made a name for himself in the cinema world with successful films both on television and at the box office, to the director’s chair for the new installment of the series.
Moving from the Marvel world to this dystopian world where monkeys rule, Shakman is preparing to take the story of intelligent primates and fragmented humanity to a new dimension. From Superheroes to the World of Primates Matt Shakman, who recently completed the shooting of Marvel’s highly anticipated movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps, has set his course from the superhero universe to one of the most enduring series of science fiction.
Although the details of the plot are still kept secret, the studio has full confidence in Shakman. Shakman will not only sit in the director’s chair; He will also produce the film alongside veteran creators of the series, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. $2 Billion Legacy at the Box Office The Planet of the Apes franchise has become one of the most successful franchises in modern cinema over the last 15 years. All films, including the modern trilogy of the series and the recently released Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, have grossed more than $2 billion in total worldwide box office revenue.
This massive economic success makes it clear why the studio is investing in fresh creative energies and wants to maintain the franchise’s momentum. Shakman will be accompanied on this journey by Josh Friedman, who also wrote the script of the last film of the series. Friedman’s familiarity with the universe will ensure that the new film is built on a solid foundation. Matt Shakman: Success from Television to the Big Screen Planet of the Apes Shakman’s resume is not limited to Marvel.
Shakman, one of the main forces behind Disney’s popular series WandaVision project, redefined the series standards on broadcast platforms. In addition, his directing experience in cult series such as Succession, Game of Thrones and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia proves that he can master stories with different tones. Shakman, who most recently directed the beginning and final episodes of the Wild Things series starring Jude Law and Andrew Garfield, has repeatedly shown the industry that he knows how to start a story and how to end it impressively.
Where Is The Story Going? It is currently a matter of great curiosity whether the new movie will follow the new timeline established with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes or will it deviate in a completely different direction. However, the creative vision of the Shakman and Friedman duo has raised the expectations of the fans to the highest level. The vast geography of the universe waiting to be discovered, the social structure of intelligent monkeys and the struggle of humans to survive in this new world show that there are many more stories to be told.
Source: Deadline
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