Film Director, Producer & Visual Effects Artist; Director of "The Maze Runner" Trilogy & "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes"
Wes Ball Biography
Wes Ball is an American film director, producer, and visual effects artist known for his work in science fiction and action-adventure cinema. Ball graduated from the Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and received a Student Academy Award for his short animated film "A Work in Progress." His computer-animated proof-of-concept short "Ruin" gained significant attention online, leading to its acquisition by Fox for feature development and Ball's selection as director for the adaptation of "The Maze Runner."
"The Maze Runner" marked Ball's feature directorial debut. The film, produced on a budget of $34 million, grossed $348 million worldwide. Ball directed the entire Maze Runner trilogy, based on James Dashner's novels, with the series earning nearly $950 million globally on a combined budget of $157 million. The trilogy is recognized for its visual effects, action sequences, and adaptation of young adult literature for the screen.
In addition to directing, Ball has contributed to various production roles through his OddBall Entertainment banner. Following the Maze Runner franchise, Disney and Fox selected Ball to write and direct "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes." The film debuted with $58.5 million domestically and $72.7 million internationally, achieving a global opening of $131.2 million. It received an 80 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with positive responses to Ball's direction of the established franchise.
Ball was later chosen to direct a live-action adaptation of "The Legend of Zelda" for Nintendo and Sony Pictures, with Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad producing. Ball had previously expressed interest in adapting the video game series, and his involvement in the project highlights his ongoing engagement with large-scale, effects-driven filmmaking. Ball's career reflects a focus on genre filmmaking, visual storytelling, and the adaptation of popular intellectual properties for global audiences.
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