Sam Neill joins next 'Godzilla x Kong' movie

ANI April 16, 2025 161 views

Sam Neill, beloved for his Jurassic Park roles, is set to join the explosive MonsterVerse franchise in its next installment. The film promises a cataclysmic world-ending narrative with an impressive ensemble cast including Delroy Lindo and Kaitlyn Dever. Legendary's MonsterVerse has become a global box office powerhouse, generating over $2.5 billion since its 2014 launch. The upcoming movie continues the franchise's momentum, building on recent successes like the Apple TV+ series 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters'.

"A world-ending threat awaits in the next MonsterVerse epic" - The Hollywood Reporter
Washington, April 16: Veteran actor Sam Neill has been cast in the upcoming MonsterVerse film, following the success of 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'.

Key Points

1

Sam Neill brings star power to Legendary's monster franchise

2

MonsterVerse has earned $2.5 billion globally since 2014

3

New film features emerging talents Delroy Lindo and Kaitlyn Dever

4

Directed by rising filmmaker Grant Sputore

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie is set to feature a cataclysmic world-ending threat, with Neill joining newcomers Delroy Lindo, Kaitlyn Dever, and Jack O'Connell.

The film is part of Legendary's MonsterVerse, which has reportedly accumulated over USD 2.5 billion at the global box office since its launch in 2014.

The franchise has also spawned a well-regarded Apple TV plus series, 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters', with a second season in the works.

Neill is known for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in the 'Jurassic Park' franchise, having starred in 'Jurassic Park', 'Jurassic Park III', and 'Jurassic World Dominion.'

The next 'Godzilla x Kong' movie will be directed by Grant Sputore from a script by Dave Callaham.

Neill was last seen in the Peacock series 'Apples Never Fall' and will next star in the Netflix mystery series 'Untamed'.

In 'Untamed' Neill will star opposite Eric Bana.

Written by Mark L. Smith and Elle Smith, 'Untamed' is a mystery-thriller centered on Kyle Turner (Eric Bana), a National Parks Service agent investigating a brutal death that unearths dark secrets in the wilderness, and his own past.

Sam Neill plays Paul Souter, Yosemite's longtime chief park ranger and Turner's close friend. A devoted family man, Souter is adept at handling both park crimes and bureaucratic hurdles.

Reader Comments

J
Jamie R.
Sam Neill in a Godzilla movie? That's unexpected but awesome! He brings such gravitas to everything he does. Can't wait to see him face off against some kaiju! 🦖
T
Trevor K.
I love that they're bringing in veteran actors like Neill alongside younger talent. The MonsterVerse keeps getting better with each installment!
M
Maria S.
While I'm excited about Neill joining, I hope they don't just use him as a cameo. The human characters in these movies often feel underdeveloped compared to the monsters.
D
Derek L.
Jurassic Park reunion when? Imagine if they got Jeff Goldblum too! The MonsterVerse would never be the same 😂
P
Priya N.
The cast for this keeps getting more impressive. Between Neill, Delroy Lindo, and Kaitlyn Dever, this might have the strongest human ensemble in the franchise yet.
A
Alex T.
Sam Neill going from dinosaurs to giant apes and lizards? Man's making a career out of running from giant creatures and I'm here for it!

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Your email won't be published

Tags:
Sam Neill Godzilla x Kong MonsterVerse Legendary Pictures Monster Movies Hollywood Casting
You May Like!