Cast of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is set several generations after Caesar's reign, where apes are the dominant species living harmoniously while humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past.
Main Cast of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Owen Teague
Noa
Freya Allan
Nova/Mae
Kevin Durand
Proximus Caesar
Peter Macon
Raka
William H. Macy
Trevathan
Eka Darville
Sylva
Travis Jeffery
Anaya
Lydia Peckham
Soona
Complete Cast Details
| Actor | Character | Role Description |
|---|---|---|
| Owen Teague | Noa | Young chimpanzee protagonist on a journey of discovery |
| Freya Allan | Nova/Mae | Mysterious human woman with hidden knowledge |
| Kevin Durand | Proximus Caesar | Tyrannical bonobo king building an empire |
| Peter Macon | Raka | Wise orangutan who knows Caesar's true teachings |
| William H. Macy | Trevathan | Human living among the apes |
| Eka Darville | Sylva | Gorilla commander in Proximus's army |
About Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes marks a new beginning for the franchise, directed by Wes Ball (known for the Maze Runner trilogy). Set 300 years after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes, this film explores a world where Caesar's legacy has become myth and legend.
The film uses cutting-edge motion capture technology to bring the ape characters to life, continuing the franchise's tradition of groundbreaking visual effects. Owen Teague, who previously appeared in IT and IT Chapter Two, takes on the lead role through performance capture.
Franchise Legacy
This is the tenth film in the Planet of the Apes franchise and the fourth in the reboot series that began with Rise of the Planet of the Apes in 2011. The film serves as both a continuation and a fresh start, introducing new characters while honoring the legacy of Caesar's trilogy.
About Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a continuation of the rebooted Planet of the Apes film series. Set generations after the events of the previous trilogy, it follows a young chimpanzee named Noa whose village is attacked by another ape clan, and the journey he takes alongside a young human woman that follows.
How it fits the rebooted series
The film is set in the same continuity as Rise, Dawn, and War for the Planet of the Apes, but enough time has passed within the story that none of the original characters are alive. That choice gives the film both the freedom to introduce a new central cast and the weight of an established world built across the previous three movies.
Casting
Owen Teague plays Noa, with Freya Allan as Mae, Kevin Durand as the antagonist Proximus Caesar, and Peter Macon, Travis Jeffery, and William H. Macy in supporting roles. Performance capture continues to be the production's central craft, with the actors playing the apes wearing motion-capture suits on set and finding the characters in physical performance before the visual effects pass.
Production
The film was directed by Wes Ball and produced by 20th Century Studios under the Disney umbrella. Visual effects were handled by Wetä FX, the studio that built the modern Planet of the Apes look across the previous films. Cinematography and creature design lean toward natural light and weathered surfaces, which keeps the world feeling continuous with what came before.
Where to watch
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was released theatrically in 2024 and is available on Disney's streaming services after the standard theatrical window, in addition to digital purchase and rental.
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