'Kingdom of the planet of the Apes': The Witcher's Freya Allan to star in iconic franchise's latest Installment

Prepare to delve back into a world where apes rule the Earth, this time led by none other than "The Witcher's" Freya Allan. Titled "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," this thrilling new installment of the iconic franchise is set to shake up cinemas in 2024 as reported by Variety in September 2022.

The Witcher's Starlet Ascends to the 'Kingdom'

20th Century Studios revealed that the captivating Freya Allan, who stole our hearts in Netflix's "The Witcher," will star in the long-awaited continuation of the "Planet of the Apes" saga. Picking up several years after 2017's "War for the Planet of the Apes," the audience can expect to venture into unexplored territories of this cinematic universe.

The movie's top-tier roster doesn't stop there. Behind the camera, Wes Ball, acclaimed director of the adrenaline-fueled "Maze Runner" trilogy, takes the reins. Add to this the creative screenplay by Josh Friedman, Patrick Aison, and "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" writers Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, and we've got a winning team that's sure to do justice to the legacy of this sci-fi classic.

The Return of a Storied Franchise

From its debut in 1968 based on Pierre Boulle's novel, the "Planet of the Apes" franchise has evolved into a cinematic titan, earning its status as "one of the most iconic and storied science fiction franchises in film history," as noted by 20th Century Studios President Steve Asbell. The reboot series began with "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" in 2011, followed by subsequent installments in 2014 and 2017.

Now, with "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," the franchise is set to redefine imaginative, thought-provoking cinema once again. As Asbell emphasizes, "With 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' we are privileged to continue the series’ tradition of imaginative, thought-provoking cinema."

As we await the film's release in 2024, the promise of Freya Allan's star power in this beloved franchise leaves us with one key question: Are we ready for the 'Kingdom'?

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