Deadline revealed that William H. Macy had joined the cast of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" on January 11, 2023. Though the role he'll play in the film hasn't come to light, it stands to reason he'll excel regardless of the character he's presented with. For those unfamiliar, Macy is coming off of an astounding run on the Showtime drama "Shameless" as Frank Gallagher, having previously appeared extensively on the likes of "E.R." and "The Lionhearts," among other titles. When it comes to films, Macy is known for his work in "Boogie Nights," "Jurassic Park III," and "Wild Hogs," to name a few of his many film credits.
To say it's a bit strange for a fourth "Planet of the Apes" feature to be on the way is an understatement. "War for the Planet of the Apes" seemed to conclude the reboot continuity quite definitively, even killing off main character Caesar (Andy Serkis) by the time the credits rolled. Nevertheless, 20th Century Studios seeks to keep the story going, with Deadline stating that "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" will take place several years after the events of its predecessor. Could this mean that Caesar's surviving son Cornelius is now in line to take the spotlight? We'll just have to wait and see.
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" seeks to premiere in theaters on May 24, 2024.
