William H. Macy Lands Mystery Role In Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes

There are franchises, and then there's 'Planet of the Apes.' One thing many don't know is the movies are actually based on a 1963 novel written by Pierre Boulle, with the first in it all hitting screens back in 1968. It was an incredible success, with the 'Planet of the Apes' franchise going on to become the most successful of all time for 20th Century Studios.

Raking in almost $2 billion at the box office, it might be little surprise that a new 'Planet of the Apes' movie is on the way, this time in the form of 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.' The sci-fi movie has gotten a lot of people buzzing, especially as William H. Macy has landed a mystery role in ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.’

William H. Macy already has a ton of acting credits

While he might not be a name that jumps out to everyone, some might be surprised to learn just how many roles William H. Macy has brought to life throughout his career. One of the most prominent came in the comedy-drama show 'Shameless' which saw the actor up for no fewer than six Emmy nominations. As if that wasn't enough, Macy even found himself up for an Oscar in the comedy-drama show 'Fargo,' adding to his huge list of successful roles to date. Although we know that Macy has landed a role in the upcoming sci-fi movie' Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,' no one is entirely sure what it could be.

No one is sure what Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will bring

It appears most of 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' has been kept close to everyone's chests, with no one entirely sure what the latest movie in the franchise will bring. We know the last film - 'War for Planet of the Apes' - saw Caesar (played by Andy Serkis) come to an end, but where will the next movie take the story? Rumors are swirling that it will be set years after the events of the last movie, with many wondering if the title hints that 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' will explore the kingdom that Caesar left behind. It could even open the door to what the apes will do with the remaining humans and how the environmental impact is affecting their lives, but only time will tell.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will see a new director

The bad news for some 'Planet of the Apes' fans is that director Matt Reeves won't be back for the latest installment in the franchise. With his work on the latest 'Batman' franchise and building a universe with DC taking up so much of his time, it seems the honor of directing 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' has been given to Wes Ball instead. Thankfully, Ball is no stranger to directing, as he was the one behind the legendary sci-fi 'Maze Runner' franchise. Little else is known about what the latest installment will bring, but we do know that Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, and Owen Teague will all also star in the movie.

There are already talks of further sequels for the franchise

It might be little surprise that 'Planet of the Apes' has done incredibly well throughout the years, with 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' marking the fourth in the franchise so far. Have no fear if you're already worried about it coming to an end. There are rumors that Disney might already be interested in the franchise and have plans for not one but two more sequels in the pipeline. Whatever the case, a new set of talent both behind and in front of the camera means that 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' is already shaping up to be an exciting step forward for the franchise and something many can't wait to see come to life once again.

With so many aspects of the franchise and a reboot that really got it off the ground, it might be little surprise that so many people have been talking about 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' in recent months. While we don't know much about what his role will be, many can't wait to see what William H. Macy brings to the franchise.