Matt Shakman will direct a new ‘PLANET OF THE APES’ movie from a script written by Josh Friedman.

BREAKING Matt Shakman will direct a new ‘PLANET OF THE APES’ movie from a script written by Josh Friedman.

Unlike Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the upcoming project will reportedly tell a completely original story rather than continue the most recent film’s narrative. The decision is already generating curiosity among fans eager to see a fresh direction for one of science fiction’s most iconic franchises.