
Matt Shakman to Direct New 'Planet of the Apes' Film
Matt Shakman, known for directing "Fantastic Four: First Steps," has been tapped to helm a new installment in the "Planet of the Apes" franchise for 20th Century. Josh Friedman is reportedly writing the script for the upcoming movie.
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New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie in the Works With ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Director
Director Matt Shakman is bouncing from Marvel’s sacred timeline to “The Planet of the Apes,” as the director will shepherd a new film in the sci-fi franchise for 20th Century Studios. Shakman helmed last year’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” for Disney’s superhero label, and has now been entrusted with screenwriter Josh Friedman to revisit […]
By Varietymattdonnelly
Read full article →‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Director Tackling New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie
And 'First Steps' co-writer Josh Friedman is on writing duties.
By Borys Kit
Read full article →New ‘Planet Of The Apes’ Movie At 20th Century To Be Directed By ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Director Matt Shakman; Josh Friedman Writing
EXCLUSIVE: After helping relaunch Marvel’s Fantastic Four franchise with Fantastic Four: First Steps, director Matt Shakman and writer Josh Friedman are getting a shot at another high-profile IP, as sources tell Deadline Shakman is set to direct an untitled Planet of the Apes movie at 20th Century with Friedman penning the script. Shakman will also […]
By Justin Kroll
Read full article →Planet of the Apes Reboot in the Works from The Fantastic Four: First Steps Director Matt Shakman
A new Planet of the Apes film is in the works from The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman.
By Cade Onder
Read full article →New Planet Of The Apes Movie Helmed By Fantastic Four Director Matt Shakman
After four Planet of the Apes reboot films were released from 2011 to 2024, a new movie is in the works, and a director has just been hired.
By Jeff Dodge
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