Back on Thursday, Warner Bros. revealed the first photo that gave us our best look yet at the iconicKing Kongfrom the upcomingKong: Skull Island. We also learned yesterday that the second trailer is coming Wednesday, November 16, with the arrival of a brief trailer preview. Today we have yet another trailer preview, which offers a brief glimpse at King Kong in action, as the countdown towards the new trailer continues.
Back in June, directorJordan Vogt-Robertsrevealed thatKong: Skull Islandwill feature the largest version of King Kong ever seen on the big screen. The director teased the movie will feature a “100-foot ape,” and this new trailer preview, that was released onTwitter, shows King Kong roaring while a number of Army helicopters circle around the massive ape. It seems likely that the studio will release even more trailer previews as the countdown continues to the first trailer.
Earlier this year, rumors surfaced thatToby Kebbell, who has been winning rave reviews for his motion capture work in bothWarcraftandDawn of the Planet of the Apes, is actually playing King Kong himself inSkull Island, but that isn’t exactly true. While the actor did provide certain facial references forKing Kong,Terry Notary, an actor, stunt coordinator, and motion capture expert who worked withKebbellonDawn of the Planet of the Apes, is actually playing King Kong. Hopefully we’ll get our first look at this massive creature quite soon.
In the spirit of its worldwide blockbusterGodzilla, Legendary Pictures presents a bold new take on the mythos of another iconic beast withKong: Skull Island, which starsTom Hiddleston. Directed byJordan Vogt-Roberts(The Kings of Summer) and written byJohn Gatins(Flight) andMax Borenstein(Godzilla),Kong: Skull Islandwill 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 existingKing Kong lore, but places it in an entirely new, distinct timeline.
Kong: Skull Islandalso features an international ensemble cast includingBrie Larson,John Goodman,Samuel L. Jackson,John C. Reilly,Tian Jing,Corey Hawkins,Jason Mitchell,John Ortiz,Thomas Mann,Shea WhighamandEugene Cordero.Thomas Tull(Godzilla,The Dark Knight,Pacific Rim) andJon Jashni(Godzilla,Warcraft) will produce andAlex Garcia(Godzilla) will executive produce. This movie will also set upGodzilla vs. King Kong, which has been set for release on August 26, 2025. Take a look at this new preview for the secondKong: Skull Islandtrailer below.
