Owen Teague, who plays Noa in the hit movie Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, shared his thoughts on the telescope scenes in the film. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the fourth installment in the Apes series and serves as a prequel to the original Planet of the Apes saga that began in 1968. The film follows the story of Noa as he embarks on a quest to rescue his clan from the evil bonobo ape ruler Proximus Caesar.
The original Planet of the Apes movie starts with the crash of the spaceship Icarus on a planet where apes have evolved and humans are held captive. The protagonist, George Taylor, played by Charlton Heston, discovers the truth about the planet and its inhabitants, including the compassionate chimpanzees Cornelius and Zira, and the antagonist Dr. Zaius. The series follows the evolution of apes and devolution of humans, leading to a shocking revelation about the future Earth.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is set generations after the death of ape prophet Caesar and focuses on Noa’s mission to save his clan. The film features two significant scenes involving a large telescope, in which Noa and his human counterpart Mae observe the night sky. These scenes raise questions about the connection between the prequel series and the original movie and whether characters like Noa and Mae can see the Icarus spacecraft traveling through space.
Teague discussed the telescope scenes in a recent Zoom conversation, where he mentioned that the timeline Kingdom is set in does not align with the events of the original movie from 1968. Despite this, Teague expressed his desire to see the prequel series and the original series connect and explore the evolution of the apes’ society. He also raised questions about the role of characters like Noa in shaping the future described in the original film.
Teague believes that the telescope scenes in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes are meant to be metaphorical, signaling a shift in Noa’s understanding of history and the world around him. As Noa begins to learn more about his society and the world beyond it, he and Mae recognize that there is more out there than they originally believed. The conflicting ideas presented in the film’s ending hint at the complexities of the evolving ape society and the potential for future connections to the original movie.
Despite the unresolved questions raised in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the film continues to be a major success at the box office, captivating audiences with its storytelling and visual effects. As fans speculate on the possible connections between the prequel series and the original movie, Owen Teague’s performance as Noa continues to generate interest and curiosity among viewers. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is currently playing in theaters, offering audiences the chance to experience the next chapter in the Apes saga on the big screen.
