Universal and Legendary Pictures moster movie for 2017, Kong: Skull Island has been shrouded in a mysterious fog since its announcement at last years SDCC. We know that the movie will be directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, based on a screenplay by Max Borenstein and John Gatins, and star the antagonist of the comic book movie of 2012; The Avengers, British actor Tom Hiddleston, and that production is due to begin early next year. But beyond that Skull Island seems to be guarding its secrets well. It is still unclear as to whether or not this is a reboot or a sequel or a prequel?
According to Deadline, Brie Larson, star of The Gambler (pictured above) has reportedly sisgned on for the female lead in the movie, with Universal and Legendary hoping to land Russell Crowe (also pictured above) in one of the roles recently vacated by Michael Keaton and J.K. Simmons.
Kong: Skull Island March 10th, 2017
More about Kong: Skull Island (movie)
Kong: Skull Island is a new King Kong film set in the new Legendary / Warner Brothers / Universal Pictures Kaiju cinematic universe. Acting as a blood relative and somewhat of a sequel to 2014's Godzilla, Skull Island will introduce King Kong like never before.
Official Synopsis:
In March 2017, the producers of Godzilla transport audiences to the birthplace of one of the most powerful monster myths of all in KONG: SKULL ISLAND, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures.
When a scientific expedition to an uncharted island awakens titanic forces of nature, a mission of discovery becomes an explosive war between monster and man. Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Brie Larson, John Goodman and John C. Reilly star in a thrilling and original new adventure that reveals the untold story of how Kong became King.
Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, Kong: Skull Island's release date is March 10th, 2017.
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