Legendary announces King Kong Reboot with SKULL ISLAND

Legendary announced its plans to make a feature film based on the cinematic origins of King Kong, which is entitled "Skull Island" 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. Jordan Vogt-Robers will helm the project, with Tom Hiddleston to star. Universal Pictures will distribute the film on November 4, 2016. [hit the jump to continue]

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. Tom Hiddleston’s is known for appearing in films like "Midnight in Paris", "Only Lovers Left Alive", and "War Horse". But he is best known for portraying Thor’s nemesis and brother, Loki, in Marvel’s Thor movies and "The Avengers".

Legendary’s recent releases include "Godzilla", and "Pacific Rim" which makes us wonder if theyre trying to make their own monster movie crossover in the future with King Kong in the mix. Hmmm....