J.K. Simmons to Join Tom Hiddleston in KONG: SKULL ISLAND

By: Tyler Peterson Dec. 15, 2014

According to Deadline, J.K. Simmons has signed on to join Tom Hiddleston in KONG: SKULL ISLAND, directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts.

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, upcoming Warcraft) will produce and Alex Garcia (Godzilla) will executive produce. The film will be released in 3D and Imax 3D by Universal Pictures.

KONG: SKULL ISLAND will hit theaters on March 10, 2017.

Simmons has appeared in diverse projects spanning motion pictures, television and the stage on and off Broadway. His motion picture credits include Sam Raimi's Spider Man trilogy, Hidalgo, The Ladykillers, The Mexican, Off the Map, For Love of the Game, The Gift, Thank You for Smoking, Rendition, Burn After Reading, Juno, The Words, The Music Never Stopped, Jennifer's Body, Extract, The VICIOUS Kind, I Love You Man, Beginner's Guide to Endings, Contraband, Up in the Air, Jobs, Labor Day. His upcoming projects include The Reluctant Professor opposite Hugh Grant and Marisa Tomei, Gillian Raimi's next feature Murder of a Cat andJeremy Sisto's feature Breakpoint.

On the small screen Simmons played roles in TNT's hit series "The Closer," HBO's acclaimed drama "Oz," NBC's "Growing Up Fisher" NBC's "Law & Order," NBC's "Parks and Recreation," and a recurring role on TBS' new hit comedy "Men at Work." Simmons has appeared on the Broadway stage in performances of "Guys and Dolls," "Laughter on the 23rd Floor," "A Change in the Heir," "Peter Pan" and "A Few Good Men."