Honoring The Past, Forging The Future: Wes Ball’s Vision For ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’
Director Wes Ball spoke with Awards Focus about his creative process, the challenges of directing a legacy franchise, and how he sought to expand the emotional and visual landscape of the Apes universe. He delved into the film’s exploration of power dynamics, the evolving definition of civilization, and the personal stakes embedded in the characters’ arcs.