Film serves as an origin story for Kong: Kong has, for decades since his heroic and brutal rite of passage, lived — and been studied by scientists — on the uncharted Skull Island. He is no longer an adolescent but fully grown and bigger, bolder and more badass than ever. The Kong seen in this film is by far the largest incarnation that has ever appeared on screen. And as always, Kong has an endearing bond with a human — this time it’s a young Skull Island orphan who is, like him, the last of her line, Jia (Kaylee Hottle). “This movie is Kong’s exploration into his own history — his roots. It’s about discovery,” says Wingard, “and that opens a lot of doors to see what’s out there for the character.”
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