New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie in the Works From ‘Fantastic Four’ Director

“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” director Matt Shakman is set to direct a new “Planet of the Apes” movie at 20th Century Studios, TheWrap has learned.

“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” and “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” writer Josh Friedman will write the script. Plot details are being kept under wraps.

According to Deadline, which first reported the news, “this will not be a continuation of the most recent pic ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,’ but a new original story that Shakman and Friedman are developing.”

Shakman will also produce the project, along with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver.

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