In May 2024, audiences were treated to the latest installment in the Planet of the Apes franchise with \u201cKingdom of the Planet of the Apes.\u201d This film marks the fourth entry in the series\u2019 \u201cnew-era\u201d and notably, it diverges from its predecessors by not featuring Caesar, the central character of the first three modern Apes films.<\/p>\n
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For those needing a refresher, let\u2019s rewind to the beginning. In \u201cRise of the Planet of the Apes,\u201d we meet Will Rodman, portrayed by James Franco, a pharmacist and chemist working at Gen-Sys Laboratories. Will\u2019s work revolves around the development of an experimental Alzheimer\u2019s drug called ALZ-112, driven by his personal connection to the disease through his father\u2019s affliction.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s through Will\u2019s research that a chimpanzee named Caesar becomes exposed to the drug in utero, resulting in a remarkable increase in intelligence. As Caesar\u2019s intelligence grows, so does his influence among his fellow apes, eventually leading to the emergence of an organized ape society. Despite the eventual rift between humans and apes, Will maintains a deep bond with Caesar, serving as a paternal figure to the remarkable chimpanzee.<\/p>\n
However, the events of \u201cRise of the Planet of the Apes\u201d culminate in a global pandemic, unleashed by a deadly virus that ravages humanity, decimating a significant portion of the population. While the fate of Will is left somewhat ambiguous, subtle clues suggest his demise. In the subsequent film, \u201cDawn of the Planet of the Apes,\u201d Caesar returns to Will\u2019s abandoned home, where a FEMA notice on the door indicates that two individuals have perished inside.<\/p>\n
Given the circumstances and the prevailing theories, it\u2019s widely accepted that Will, along with his girlfriend Caroline, likely succumbed to the virus. Their absence from subsequent events in the franchise reinforces this assumption, leading many to include Will Rodman among the casualties of the devastating pandemic.<\/p>\n
Thus, while the exact fate of Will Rodman may remain somewhat shrouded in mystery, the prevailing narrative points towards his tragic demise, adding another layer of depth to the complex and interconnected world of the Planet of the Apes saga.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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