Actors Freya Allen and Owen Teague, stars of the movie “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” expressed their support for “team ape” during a recent press conference. They believe that humans are destroying the planet and feel a stronger connection to the ape characters in the film.
Allen, who plays the lead human character “Mae,” and Teague, who voices the lead ape character “Noa,” discussed the film’s message and the importance of its themes. Allen admitted that she sides with the apes in the film’s central conflict, emphasizing that she is “team ape.”
While Allen acknowledged that her character in the movie supports the humans, she personally identifies more with the apes. Teague also chimed in, pointing out the damage that humans have done to the earth.
The film portrays a future where apes have evolved to be the dominant species, while humans have regressed to a more primitive state. Allen’s character works to elevate humans from their current status and restore their dominance.
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” was released on May 2 and has already achieved success at the box office. The movie is part of a reboot of the original film series and is poised to launch a new trilogy. The original series, which debuted in the late 1960s and early 1970s, spawned additional TV adaptations.
Overall, Allen and Teague’s comments reflect their belief in the film’s message and their alignment with the ape characters. The movie’s success suggests that audiences are responding positively to its themes and storytelling.
