star kingdom of the planet of the apes, Peter Macon and Kevin Durandshared on Comic-Com the behind-the-scenes stories of how they made the latest installment in the series. Both actors recount their journey into the world of talking apes, describing the excitement and terror of playing these iconic characters. Macon revealed how he immediately jumped at the chance to work on the project, while Durand reflected on his initial misgivings about revisiting the series, only to be convinced by director Wes Ball.
In addition to discussing the development of their characters, the actors also delved into the technical aspects of filmmaking, specifically the use of motion capture technology. Wearing motion capture suits allowed them to fully inhabit their characters, tapping into raw emotions and exploring extreme behaviors in a way that was both liberating and challenging. Macon and Durand draw on personal experiences such as road rage to illustrate how daily frustrations altered their raw performance.
