Ross Reynolds talks with actress Karin Konoval about her portrayal of "Maurice," the orangutan in the last two installments of the "Planet of the Apes" franchise. She was inspired by her work with Towan, an orangutan at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. His keeper, Laura McComesky, also speaks about how the zoo is helping conservation efforts to protect endangered orangutans.
How A Seattle Orangutan Inspired Hollywood
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Towan the orangutang watches actress Karin Konoval work at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle.
Courtesy of Woodland Park Zoo, Karin Konoval
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Actress Karin Konoval draws inspiration from Towan to play "Maurice" in "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes."
Courtesy of Woodland Park Zoo, 20th Century Fox
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Karin Konoval as "Maurice" in "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes."
Courtesy of Woodland Park Zoo, 20th Century Fox
