The actor, who plays a chimpanzee named Noa, answers our questions about the film’s new trailer.

“You get to watch them grow as a species,” he adds.

“They have their borders, and they really keep to themselves,” he explains.

KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, Owen Teague attends the “You Hurt My Feelings” New York Screening at DGA Theater on May 22, 2023 in New York City

Noa in ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’/Owen Teague.20th Century Studios; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Then Noa gets thrust into this crazy, unexplored world that hes been sheltered from his entire life.

“I think Im allowed to talk about this.

says the actor, whose previous credits include the most recentItmovies andTo Leslie.

“Its a really smart story to be telling right now, especially, I think.”

When Ball spoke to EW, the director teased the possibility of more movies in the series.

Teague admits that the director has spoken to him about future storylines but is reluctant to say more.

“Watching Wes pitch an idea is maybe the most magical thing Ive ever experienced.

Hes such a good storyteller.”

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apeswill be released in theaters this May 24.

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