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AJurassic Parkicon is set to join the action and adventure in Godzilla and Kong’s crossover. The legendary icon’s arrival in Skull Island will be featured in the upcomingGodzilla x Kongmovie sequel.
Legendary Pictures bringsGodzilla,King Kongand the other famous giant monsters, aka kaiju, together through the MonsterVerse franchise. The first crossover featuring the two kaiju was inGodzilla vs. Kong, released in 2021. The two monsters have several face-offs on land and sea but eventually team up to defeat Mechagodzilla. The pair shared the screen again inGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire(2024). In the film, Godzilla and King Kong are featured as co-leaders and allies as they explore the Hollow Earth. Kong finds himself against Scar King and Godzilla returns to assist him. The crossover is bringing another beloved character from Jurassic Park.
Dinosaurs aren’t joining Godzilla and King Kong, but one of the original cast members ofJurassic Parkis confirmed to appear in the upcoming MonsterVerse movie. Sam Neill, who is best known for playing Dr. Alan Grant inJurassic Park(1993),Jurassic Park III(2001), andJurassic World: Dominion(2022), is the latest name added on the Godzilla x Kong sequel, Collider reported. The other cast members previously announced include Dan Stevens, who returns as Trapper Beasley fromGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire,The Last of Us star Kaitlyn Dever, Sinners actor Jack O’Connell, Da 5 Bloods' Delroy Lindo, Stranger Things star Matthew Modine, and Apple Cider Vinegar star Alycia Debnam-Carey. The details about Neill’s character in the Godzilla x Kong sequel have been kept under wraps.
Last month, a report listed significantplots for the anticipatedGodzilla x Kongsequel. The report claimed a “major twist” featuring Godzilla as the big bad in the upcoming movie. Although the claim isn’t confirmed, the rumored plot received mixed responses from fans. Some welcomed the change because they didn’t like it when Godzilla and Kong worked together. They prefer to see the two beasts against each other. However, others were not supportive of the rumored plot that turned Godzilla into the “primary antagonist.” According to them, if that’s the case, they’ll watch Toho’s film instead of the MonsterVerse movies because making Godzilla good in the latter is what makes it different from the former.
Neill’s addition toMonsterVerseexcites fans even if there are no details about his role yet. Considering his previous role in Jurassic Park, he could potentially play a retired or semi-retired Monarch agent who is an expert in Titans. He could be a mentor to younger scientists or someone who holds a secret about the Hollow Earth. He could also be a Titan historian or archivist who spent decades decoding ancient texts or carvings about the gigantic creatures. He could play a more significant role if he uncovers a piece of important information, probably a prophecy or warning involving a dangerous Titan worse than Scar King. Additionally, he could play a morally grace or antagonistic role by heading a secret organization that will rival Monarch — an elite society that goes after the Titans instead of protecting them.
Neill has charisma, gravitas and a commanding presence, making him a good addition toGodzilla x Kong. Also, he has the experience and expertise to pull off various characters. He has appeared in multiple sci-fi thrillers likeEvent Horizon(1997),In the Mouth of Madness(1995) andMemoirs of an Invisible Man(1992). He also appeared in different movie genres, like romantic dramas and historical biopics. He also delivers grounded performances and shines in roles where the setting is wild, but the character needs to be felt. There is no doubt that Neill can play a hero or villain in the MonsterVerse. But he is best at playing a scientist, doctor, or leader in the film because he carries an intellectual weight on screen.
