Everyone has been so excited about theGodzilla Vs Kongannouncement madelast weekthat some fans have forgotten a full-blownKing Kongmovie is about to start production. And it featuresSamuel L. Jackson!Kong: Skull Island, which is set in the 70s and takes a group of adventurers to the home of thegiant ape, is set to start shooting next week in Hawaii.Reel Tours Hawaiihas the first set photos, which find the young cast gathering outside of a helicopter. And even Sam Jackson has a special treat for eager audiences awaiting the return ofKongto the big screen.
It’s been ten years since everyone’s favorite great ape last appeared on the big screen in 2005’sKing Kong, directed byPeter Jackson. He is now set to return in an all-newadventurefrom directorJordan Vogt-Roberts, best known for his coming-of-age summer dramedyThe Kings of Summer. Legendary and Warner Bros. have big plans for the gigantic Hominoidea, who is being fully indoctrinated into the rebootedGodzillauniverse.Kong: Skull Islandwill arrive in March 2017, followed byGodzilla 2in June of 2018. Then, both monsters will clash in the title boutGodzilla Vs Kong, set for release on 2020.
Kong: Skull Islandwill give us a backstory on the King. The story centers on a group of explores who travel to Kong’s mysterious homeland, which is filled with plenty of other dangers, like giant snakes and dinosaurs. The film begins in 1970s Detroit, giving the reboot a very distinct setting.Tom Hiddlestonleads anensemble castthat also includesBrie Larson,Samuel L. JacksonandJohn Goodman. The film also reunitesStraight Outta Comptonco-starsCorey Antonio Hawkins, who played Dr. Dre, andJason Mitchell, who played Eazy-E. We get to see both actors in one of the set photos that arrived late last night.
Also in the first cast photo isSamuel L. Jackson,Shea WhighamandThomas Mann. AsSam Jacksonnotes, they are about to board a vintage Helicopter.The other two set photos show off a giant skull littering the Hawaiian landscape, helping the movie to truly earn its name. The main thrust of the plot finds the Skull Island team leader setting off for the treacherous, primordial isle in search of his brother and a mythical serum. Along the way, his men must confront extraordinary creatures the likes of which have never been seen before by humans.
Also appearing in the movie are Tian Jing, John Ortiz andToby Kebbell, who knows a thing or two about apes after appearing as Koba inDawn of the Planet of the Apes.Kong: Skull Islandis written by John Gatins and Max Borenstein. Legendary’s John Jashni and Thomas Tull are producing alongside Mary Parent. The story will connect to the monster-hunting organization Monarch as seen in last summer’s AmericanGodzillareboot, with that thread weaving through the rest of the upcoming movies set within this big screen universe. Take a look as the crew behindKong: Skull Islandprepare to start shooting next week.
