People Are Noticing That An Unlikely Character Pairing Have Chemistry In “Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes” And Now, We Know Why
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
The internet is riding hard for the new Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes film.
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Some are finding their favourite new characters in the franchise (see: this ape dressed like every Sydneysider when the temperature drops below 21 degrees):
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While others are simply calling it “gold blockbuster filmmaking”.
The Planet Of The Apes series has long had interesting allegorical themes, incredible world building and strong layered villains.
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes continues this storied tradition. It’s solid gold blockbuster filmmaking. Go see it. pic.twitter.com/k7UHOzkLuB
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But the most interesting reactions are related to the ✨chemistry✨ of main characters Mae (AKA Nova) and Noa.
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Freya Allan plays Mae, a human scavenger who finds her way into an ape clan with the help of Raka, an orangutan and an ape named Noa (played by Owen Teague). So, the ✨chemistry✨ seems a little…taboo!
Fans are now realising that the onscreen tension between ape and human exists because of the actors’ connection behind the computer-generated imagery (CGI).
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Freya Allan shared a behind-the-scenes snap of her and costar Owen Teague to her Instagram story. In the photo, we see a director’s monitor, as well as Allan staring into Teague’s eyes, without the post-production CGI.
One fan shared their observation to TikTok saying, “So, you’re telling me the difference between the movie being a dystopian adventure and an enemies-to-lovers romance was CGI?”.
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As a result, the actors are in an official ship, and fans are calling for them to appear in a rom-com, stat!
Are you on board with this ship? Share your favourite unlikely pairings below.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is now showing in cinemas. Get your tickets here.
Want to know the lore behind Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes? Check out the rest of the franchise on Disney+.
