Furthermore apparently there is a shortlist for the role Keaton has vacated in Kong: Scull Island, and at the top of that list is actor John C. Reilly.
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Russell Crowe has also been eyed for a role, but his involvement has not been confirmed yet. While the three are very professional talents, “Skull Island” still requires some major names to sell this timeless franchise.
Meanwhile, Brie Larson and Tom Hiddleston have both recently been added to the cast of the movie, as well as “Straight Outta Compton” star Corey Hawkins.
According to a report from Deadline, Jackson is in talks to play a role previously filled by J.K. Simmons, with Reilly acting as Michael Keaton’s replacement. In addition, Brit Tom Wilkinson (Batman Begins) is also in talks to take on another lead role in the film. Find out more about the Kong Skull Island cast after the jump!
He continued, “His story which I know he hasn’t revealed to anyone yet is “King Kong” you’ve never seen before, and it’s very ambitious and epic and fresh and new in his vision and design and the characters are incredible”.
Jordan Vogt-Roberts is directing KONG from a script toiled over by Max Borenstein, John Gatins and Dan Gilroy. Little is known about the plot of the film other than its status as a prequel to King Kong set on Skull Island.
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Legendary’s Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce with Alex Garcia, and Eric McLeod is on board as exec producer. “The film will be released in 3D and IMAX 3D by Universal Pictures”.
