Episode 116 - Planet of the Apes (2001)
- Author
- Trev Snyder & Chris Sorgiovanni
- Published
- Tue 11 Mar 2025
- Episode Link
- https://sites.libsyn.com/290192/episode-116-planet-of-the-apes-2001
Here at Failure to Franchise, we don’t like making fun of actors. So trust us when we say our new theme, “Mark WalhTURD and the Yucky Bunch,” dedicated to four failed franchise starters from Boston rapper-turned-actor Mark Wahlberg, is, uh, a tribute. First up, 2001’s Planet of the Apes remake, which was meant to be Wahlberg’s first foray into mega-blockbuster leading man territory. Helmed by beloved Hollywood weirdo Tim Burton, and featuring incredible makeup effects by Rick Baker, the film seemed like a can’t-miss attempt to reboot the classic sci-fi franchise. Instead, it left the series in need of another reboot attempt a decade later. What went wrong? We’re here to figure it out!
