Shakman reboots planet of the apes – a radical shift for the franchise

Matt Shakman, the visionary behind The Fantastic Four, is heading to the ape kingdom – and it’s a move that could fundamentally reshape the Planet of the Apes saga. Forget continuity; this installment is reportedly a standalone project, potentially a full-blown reboot of the iconic series.

A new dawn for the planet

Deadline reports that Shakman, alongside screenwriter Josh Friedman (also of Fantastic Four and Kingdom pedigree), will be crafting a story