In a scene from the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Anaya (Travis Jeffrey), Noa (Owen Teague), and Soona (Lydia Peckham), three young apes, are depicted reading a book. Anaya (left) holds a torch, adding light to the dimly-lit frame.

Meet the Characters of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

By Cecilia Sarantopoulos

Many generations ago, apes and humans shared their world, but that era has long passed. As the eagerly awaited new chapter of the Planet of the Apes saga, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, approaches its premiere on Friday, May 10, audiences will be introduced to a fresh ensemble cast—and a new ape kingdom under a new ape leader.

Set several generations after the events of the phenomenally successful trilogy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes follows the story of Noa, a young ape determined to challenge the tyrannical reign of Proximus Caesar, who has twisted the legacy of Caesar beyond recognition. Directed by Wes Ball, the 20th Century Studios film will take viewers on an epic journey into the heart of this evolving conflict, though it can also be watched as a standalone film.

Let’s delve into the characters who shape the narrative of this sprawling universe:

In a scene from the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Noa (Owen Teague), a young ape, rides a brown horse in a field. He sports accessories from his village, the Eagle Clan, including a bracelet and fabric wrapped around his left palm, designed for eagles to perch on. The background features trees from a forest.

Noa
At the heart of the tale is Noa (Owen Teague), a kind and resolute young ape. Forced by circumstances to defend his home, the Eagle Clan, Noa embarks on a journey of self-discovery during which he wrestles with who to trust and must draw upon his inner strength along the way.

In a scene from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand), an ape leader, dons a bronze crown and padded armor extending from his neck to his shoulders. In the background, part of his shipwreck kingdom is visible, along with two red flags.

Proximus Caesar
Feared by all, Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand) is a force to be reckoned with. As the new ruler of the ape kingdom, he seeks to secure dominance by appropriating human knowledge and technology, ensuring the continued supremacy of his kind.

In a scene from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Mae (Freya Allan) is wearing a rugged gray tank top. Looking fearful, she has scratches with blood across her face and collarbone area. In the background of the frame is a green field and the trees of a nearby forest.

Mae
Mae (Freya Allan) is a human whose ability to speak defies the expectations of Noa and his fellow apes. Mae’s intelligence and unique bond with the apes raise questions about where her loyalties truly lie in this evolving world.

: In a scene from the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Noa (Owen Teague), a young ape, and Raka (Peter Macon), an orangutan, are pictured conversing. Noa (left) holds a spear, his gaze fixed ahead, while Raka (right) observes him. The background features a clear sky and trees.

Raka
Raka (Peter Macon), an orangutan, clings to the ideals of peace and coexistence espoused by Caesar. With unwavering hope, Raka seeks to impart Caesar’s wisdom to Noa and preserve Caesar’s legacy.

In a scene from the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Soona (Lydia Peckham) and Noa (Owen Teague), two young apes, lean their heads toward each other in an embrace. In the background of the close-up, details of the ape kingdom’s shipwreck headquarters and a red flag are visible.

Soona
Soona (Lydia Peckham) is one of Noa’s closest companions. Brave and loyal, she shares in Noa’s adventures and stands by his side through thick and thin.

In a scene from the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Noa (Owen Teague), Soona (Lydia Peckham) and Anaya (Travis Jeffery), three young apes, are depicted in a forest. They wear accessories from their village, the Eagle Clan, featuring knit details and patterns on their hands and around their chest. On the right side of a photo, a piece of straw-like fabric is placed over a branch.

Anaya
Rounding out the Eagle Clan trio of friends is Anaya (Travis Jeffery). Though less bold than Soona, Anaya’s dedication to their cause—and humor—is unwavering.