Five New Cast Members Join the Movie KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES

Five new actors have signed on for roles in 20th Century’s sequel Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, including Travis Jeffery (Unbroken), Neil Sandilands (Sweet Tooth), Sara Wiseman (One Of Us Is Lying), Ras-Samuel Welda’abzgi (The Clearing), and Lydia Peckham (Cowboy Bebop). The actors join an ensemble which also includes Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Peter Macon and Kevin Durand, as previously announced. 

While specifics as to the film’s plot are under wraps, it’s reported that the film is a continuation of the storied Planet of the Apes sci-fi franchise which goes all the way back to Franklin J. Schaffner’s 1968 same-name film. We understand that it will pick up many years after the conclusion of the most recent entry in the franchise, 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes.

Specifics as to the new actors’ roles haven’t been disclosed. But Wes Ball (Maze Runner franchise) is directing from a script by Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Patrick Aison.

Are you looking forward to this next Planet of the Apes movie?

via: Deadline