Canceled Mouse Guard Animated Project Revealed by Director Wes Ball

Director Wes Ball reveals details about a canceled animated project, an adaptation of the comic book series Mouse Guard, that he was working on with fellow Apes director Matt Reeves. Despite the project being scrapped, Ball remains hopeful for its future.

Canceled Mouse Guard Animated Project Revealed by Director Wes Ball

Director Wes Ball recently shared details about a canceled animated project that he had been working on with fellow Apes director Matt Reeves. Despite the project being scrapped, Ball remains hopeful for its future.

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The project in question was an adaptation of the popular 2006 comic book series Mouse Guard. Ball had plans to direct the movie, which was set to be a motion-capture film featuring medieval fighting mice. The talented cast included actors Andy Serkis, Idris Elba, and Thomas Brodie-Sangster. Unfortunately, the project was canceled in 2019, just two weeks before production was scheduled to begin, due to the Disney-Fox merger.

However, Ball is optimistic about the potential return of the Mouse Guard adaptation, describing it as a “special one.” He hopes that one day it will see the light of day and captivate audiences with its unique concept and stunning visuals.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: A New Direction for the Franchise

While the Mouse Guard project may have been canceled, Wes Ball has found another opportunity to create a family-friendly film within the Apes franchise. The upcoming film, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, will target a different audience than the previous films, thanks to Disney’s takeover of the franchise.

Unlike the previous Caesar trilogy, which primarily appealed to a male-dominated audience, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes aims to engage newcomers to the franchise and families alike. Ball expressed his excitement about the new possibilities this presents, as the film explores what has happened in the Apes world since the last installment.

One of the fresh ideas and perspectives introduced in the film is a new character named Noa. Ball describes Noa as “incredibly kind and nice,” suggesting that the movie will bring a sense of warmth and compassion to the Apes universe.

From Mouse Guard to Zelda: Wes Ball’s Creative Ventures

While waiting for the potential return of the Mouse Guard project, Wes Ball is currently occupied with his Zelda movie project. This highly anticipated adaptation of the beloved video game franchise has fans buzzing with excitement.

On the other hand, Matt Reeves, the fellow Apes director who was working on the Mouse Guard project with Ball, is currently focused on The Batman 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the successful Batman reboot.

Conclusion

Despite the cancellation of the Mouse Guard animated project, Wes Ball remains hopeful for its future. While he explores new creative ventures, such as the Zelda movie, he eagerly awaits the opportunity to bring the medieval fighting mice of Mouse Guard to the big screen. In the meantime, fans can look forward to the release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on May 10, which promises a fresh direction for the franchise.