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Tom Hiddleston Starring In 'Skull Island,' Jordan Vogt-Roberts Directing

Tom Hiddleston Skull Island
By Russ Fischer

We've got some more details on Legendary and Universal's new film Skull Island, and they're awesome. Legendary made the surprise announcement at Comic Con, promising a film that delves into the location of King Kong's origin. Now Tom Hiddleston is in talks to star in the picture, which will be directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts (The Kings of Summer, You're the Worst). More info is below. 

Vogt-Roberts is pretty happy to be on the job for this one, as you'd imagine:

He's also attached to direct Metal Gear Solid for Sony. We'd guess Skull Island is going to happen much sooner. And Legendary has made a great choice, as Vogt-Roberts appears to have a great method with actors and can keep the characters and story in good focus while also putting a solid understanding of action and spectacle to work in the Skull Island surroundings.

And maybe now we'll start to get answers to some of the many questions we've had about the film.

Here's the press release:

Tom Hiddleston Skull Island

Legendary announced its plans to make a feature film based on the cinematic origins of King Kong during this year's San Diego Comic Con with an original draft of the script by Max Borenstein. Previous works have touched on the island, but staying on and exploring this mysterious and dangerous place offers Legendary the opportunity to take audiences deeper inside this rich world with a style and scope that parallels other Legendary productions. Universal Pictures will distribute the film on November 4, 2016.Vogt-Roberts directed and executive produced the Sundance darling THE KINGS OF SUMMER.  He has also directed the pilot and multiple episodes of FX's new series "You're the Worst" and is set to direct METAL GEAR SOLID for Sony. His other credits include directing the pilot of "Cocked" for Amazon Studios and directing and executive producing the concert documentary NICK OFFERMAN: AMERICAN HAM. He is represented by UTA, 3 Arts Entertainment and attorneys Alan Wertheimer and Andy Gawker. Hiddleston's credits include MIDNIGHT IN PARIS, ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE, and WAR HORSE. He is also known for portraying Thor's nemesis and brother, Loki, in Marvel's THOR, THOR: THE DARK WORLD, and THE AVENGERS. Upcoming projects include Legendary's gothic horror CRIMSON PEAK from director Guillermo del Toro, Ben Wheatley's adaptation of J.G. Ballard's HIGH-RISE and Marc Abraham's Hank Williams biopic I SAW THE LIGHT. He is repped by William Morris Endeavor, Hamilton Hodell and Authentic Management. 

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