While we all know that Cloverfield director Matt Reeves is looking after Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes, we’ve heard very little about why Rupert Wyatt, director of Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes stepped down. Until now…
Wyatt (above) seemed a cert to direct the sequel, given he took the first one and made it a hit that, let’s be honest, few – if any – predicted. However, there was genuine surprise when it was announced that the movie was moving forward with NO director. Matt Reeves soon signed on and, while we like Matt’s work, we did wonder…
Well, Wyatt, Speaking to What Culture, put it down to that old favourite: Creatice differnces: “I had a take on the sequel which didn’t marry with the studio’s. Regardless, I was hired to direct Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes against all odds, and I was given that opportunity by a studio and producers who were prepared to take a chance on me. For that I’m very grateful.”
Hmmmmm… we wonder what Wyatt and 20th Century Fox couldn’t see eye-to-eye on? But surely doing such a good job on the first movie should have bought him some say in the direction of the sequel? Seems not…
Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes is due for release on May 23rd, 2014.
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