Britain’s own Tom Hiddleston is to star in Legendary’s SKULL ISLAND, according to reports this afternoon. The news comes via Legendary and their new studio partner Universal Pictures. The film, which was announced at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, will focus on the cinematic origins of the King Kong character, and the mystical world in which he originates. Expect dinosaurs.
THE KINGS OF SUMMER helmer Jordan Vogt-Roberts has also been officially announced as the director of the film, which the studio will release in North American territories on November 4th, 2016. Max Borenstein, who scripted this year’s GODZILLA remake, will write the screenplay for the film.
What a gig for Hiddleston, whose biggest hit to date is the collossal AVENGERS movie. We’re so pleased for the guy. We tip our hat sir.
Legendary have a big slate of movies lined up, including Duncan Jones’ WARCRAFT, the upcoming DRACULA UNTOLD and INTERSTELLAR, as well as two massive 2015 movies, JURASSIC WORLD and FAST AND FURIOUS 7. Among many others.
Source: Legendary/ Universal
