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December 15, 2014

J.K. Simmons Heading to Kong: Skull Island

By Debi Moore
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Fresh off his Golden Globes nomination for Whiplash that was announced last week, J.K. Simmons (“Oz,”
Spider-Man, “The Closer”) has joined Legendary Pictures’ Kong: Skull Island in a lead role. Deadline provided the scoop but no other details at this time; expect lots more soon!

Kong: Skull Island will be released in 3D and IMAX 3D by Universal Pictures on March 10, 2017.

In the spirit of its worldwide blockbuster Godzilla, Legendary Pictures presents a bold new take on the mythos of another iconic beast with Kong: Skull Island, which stars Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers and Thor series).

Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts (The Kings of Summer) and written by John Gatins (Flight) and Max Borenstein (Godzilla), Kong: Skull Island will fully immerse audiences in the mysterious and dangerous home of the king of the apes as a team of explorers ventures deep inside the treacherous, primordial island. Legendary’s story honors the foundations of existing King Kong lore but places it in an entirely new, distinct timeline.

Thomas Tull (Godzilla, The Dark Knight, Pacific Rim) and Jon Jashni (Godzilla, Warcraft) will produce, and Alex Garcia (Godzilla) will executive produce.

Tags: J.K. Simmons John Gatins Jordan Vogt-Roberts King Kong Kong: Skull Island Legendary Pictures Max Borenstein Tom Hiddleston