Wētā FX’s remarkable feat of bringing Noa to life in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is indeed an achievement in artistry and innovation. Foundation laid by Owen Teague’s performance captures both on set and on stage, Noa’s intelligent curiosity, and moments of self-doubt.
The animators at Wētā FX honed and fine-tuned this performance to its finest details and translated it onto the digital chimpanzee. Noa’s searching gaze and tentative gestures were carefully crafted to bridge the gap between actor and digital character.
This is a live-action and animation collaboration that is just the epitome of brilliance of modern VFX, delivering a character that feels as real as it is compelling. Wētā FX’s work on Noa is yet another milestone in their legacy of groundbreaking visual effects.
