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Is Proximus Caesar Related to Caesar? Who is Proximus Caesar?

Explore the intriguing connections between Proximus Caesar and the legendary Caesar from the Planet of the Apes franchise, delve into their shared history, motivations, and the impact of their actions in this captivating analysis

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Updated May 16, 2024

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Is Proximus Caesar Related to Caesar? Who is Proximus Caesar?

Is Proximus Caesar Related to Caesar?

No, Proximus and Caesar aren't from the same family. Proximus is a smart bonobo, but Caesar was a clever chimpanzee. Even though they're similar, they're actually different types of apes. Proximus probably added Caesar to his name to make people think of the famous ape leader from the past. This helps him act like he's the new hero for all apes. But really, he's very mean. He makes both humans and apes work for him and even kills them. He only cares about getting more power and doesn't care about anyone else.

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Who is Proximus Caesar?

Proximus is the leader of a group of apes who live by the coast. He knows how to be a leader in a flashy way. He wears special clothes like a loincloth and a crown, and he uses music to show he's in charge of the other apes. In Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, they look back on religions like they're looking back on the past. The movie happens a long time after Caesar, the first ape leader, died. In this movie, Proximus is seen as a very important and respected figure.

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Proximus really wants power and control, so he changes what Caesar taught to suit himself. He's also really interested in humans. His human teacher, Trevathan (played by William H. Macy), helps him learn about human history, stories, and how they used to be the bosses of the world. In the movie, one big thing Proximus wants is to get into an old human storage place because he thinks there might be cool stuff like tech and weapons in there.

Who Plays Proximus Caesar in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes?

In Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Kevin Durand plays Proximus Caesar. He's from Canada. You might know him from other roles like Vasiliy Fet in The Strain, Joshua in Dark Angel, Martin Keamy in Lost, Fred J. Dukes / The Blob in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Barry Burton in Resident Evil: Retribution, Gabriel in Legion, Little John in Robin Hood, Jeeves Tremor in Smokin Aces, and Carlos in The Butterfly Effect. He was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor award in 2012 for his role as Lenny Jackson in Citizen Gangster.

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He was born on January 14, 1974, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. His parents are Reina (formerly Perreault) and Serge Durand. He comes from French-Canadian background. Durand tied the knot with his girlfriend Sandra Cho on October 1, 2010. They have two daughters together.

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About Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a movie released in 2024. It's a mix of science fiction and action. Wes Ball directed it, and Josh Friedman wrote it. It's the sequel to "War for the Planet of the Apes" from 2017. This movie is the fourth one in the series and the tenth overall. The main actors are Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy.

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Work on a new Planet of the Apes movie started in April 2019. This was after Disney bought 20th Century Fox. Wes Ball was chosen to write and direct the movie in December that year. They wrote a lot of the script during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. They started looking for actors in June 2022, after finishing the script. Owen Teague was picked for the main part in August. They revealed the title and other actors in the months after. Filming started in October 2022 in Sydney and finished in February 2023.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes first showed at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on May 2, 2024. Then, it came out in the United States on May 10, released by 20th Century Studios. Critics mostly liked it, and it made more than $141 million worldwide.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Plot

The movie happens 300 years after War. It's about a young chimp called Noa. Years after Caesar's rule, Noa starts a journey. Noa goes on an adventure with a human lady named Mae. Along the way, he starts doubting what he's been told about the past. Together, they figure out what's next for both apes and humans. He makes big decisions that will shape the future for both apes and humans.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Overview

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Movie Name Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Directed by Wes Ball
Written by Josh Friedman
Based on Characters by Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver; Premise from Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle
Produced by Wes Ball, Joe Hartwick Jr., Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Jason T. Reed
Starring Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, William H. Macy
Cinematography Gyula Pados
Edited by Dan Zimmerman
Music by John Paesano
Production companies Oddball Entertainment, Jason T. Reed Productions, Chernin Entertainment (uncredited)
Distributed by 20th Century Studios
Release dates May 2, 2024 (TCL Chinese Theatre), May 10, 2024 (United States)
Running time 145 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $160 million
Box office $141.5 million

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