The next April 10th the premiere of kingdom of the planet of the apesan ambitious film with which 20th Century Studios wants to revive a highly acclaimed saga. It will do so according to a curious approach, since this new return to the classic science fiction story is not even a reboot not one remakebut a late sequel that in the long run also serves as a reboot: it is set so many years after the previous trilogy (centered on Caesar of Andy Serkis) that producers intend to develop with kingdom of the planet of the apes another new trilogy in turn. They have resorted to directing her to Wes Ball.
Whether the model works or not, what is clear is that in this Disney subsidiary there is a lot of confidence in the approach, in such a way that they have remained close to Ball (today contracted to develop a film of The Legend of Zelda in real action) and have involved him in a project with similar aspirations. Also resorting to a brand closely linked to Ball himself: The maze runner. Hollywood Reporter reports that 20th Century Studios is working on a reboot of this saga young adult. A reboot that, articulated as a sequel in the same world, could lead to new installments.
Ball will be the producer, while the studio has already signed on as screenwriter Jack Paglen. He is especially known for having written two somewhat questionable science fiction films in the past: Alien: Covenant on the one hand, and on the other Transcendence. You know, that 2014 film that she starred in Johnny Depp and that was so battered by critics. The name that is most trusted in the face of reboot, on the other hand, is Ball’s. And it was he who initially adapted the novels young adult of James Dashner.
Ball directed The maze runner ten years ago, with Dylan O’Brien and Kaya Scodelario. He also took charge of the next two installments until finishing the saga in 2018. Originally, The maze runner It focused on a group of teenagers who woke up in a walled environment with their memories erased, and surrounded by a labyrinth full of deadly traps that they must try to navigate. The scenario was expanded in the following films, revealing a dystopian world in the hands of large corporations. This will be the world Ball returns to now, but only as a producer.
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