Director Matt Shakman and Writer Josh Friedman Join Forces for Untitled Planet of the Apes Movie

Director Matt Shakman and Writer Josh Friedman Join Forces for Untitled Planet of the Apes Movie

Director Matt Shakman and writer Josh Friedman are teaming up for a new project, an untitled Planet of the Apes movie at 20th Century Studios. Shakman will direct and produce the film, while Friedman will write the script. The plot details are being kept secret, but the movie will take place on the planet where Apes are the dominant species. This film will not be a continuation of the previous installment, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, but a new original story developed by Shakman and Friedman.

Planet of the Apes is a beloved franchise that has grossed over $1.7 billion worldwide. The first film was released in 1968 and was a massive success, leading to several sequels and TV series. The franchise was rebooted in 2011 with Rise of the Planet of the Apes, followed by two sequels. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, directed by Wes Ball, was well-received by both critics and audiences, earning $397 million at the global box office.

Matt Shakman is known for his work on WandaVision and the Fantastic Four movie. He has also directed pilots for various TV shows and will be working on the upcoming series Wild Things. Josh Friedman has worked on blockbuster films like Avatar and the Planet of the Apes franchise. Both Shakman and Friedman are represented by top talent agencies.

The collaboration between Shakman and Friedman on the new Planet of the Apes movie is highly anticipated by fans of the franchise. With their track record of success in the industry, this project is sure to be a hit. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new film.