Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball recently discussed the Indian film industry, describing it as a "great market." He expressed his eagerness to collaborate with "great artists and great storytellers" within the industry. Ball shared with ANI, "Some incredible movies are being made and several talented artists are there (Indian Film industry). It is fantastic." He further mentioned his interest in working with Indian actors, stating, "I would love to work with any great artist and any great storytellers that are out there in the world. I look forward to the opportunities. I've seen so many talented people. I can work with anyone who I think would fit the role." Ball also highlighted his appreciation for SS Rajamouli's RRR, noting, "I just love the film. Indian filmmakers are making their impact all over the world with these kind of fantastic movies."
Ball is receiving significant acclaim for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, a 2024 American science fiction action film directed by him and written by Josh Friedman. This film marks the fourth installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot series and the tenth overall. The movie features an ensemble cast including Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H Macy. The Planet of the Apes franchise, which started in 1968 with the Charlton Heston-led classic, has evolved into one of the most renowned franchises, spawning four sequels to the original film. Matt Reeves' last installment, War for the Planet of the Apes, was released in 2017, setting the stage for another journey to the planet of the apes.
Discussing the challenges of making the sequel, Ball reminisced, "I remember watching the original film series a lot as a child with my dad. The movie still holds up. Planet of the Apes was released in 1968, however, it still works. These stories are challenging to make but I love making such films." Additionally, Ball revealed his future projects, including a film adaptation of Legend of Zelda, based on the action-adventure game franchise created by Japanese game designers Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka. He stated, "I'm working on a film adaptation of Legend of Zelda, the video game that so many people my age grew up on. Another I am working on is the sequels. This is just the beginning in terms of apes (franchise)."
