Michael Keaton Heading to KONG: SKULL ISLAND?

Michael Keaton is close to lining up his next big screen project. According to Deadline, the BIRDMAN star is in talks to join Legendary Pictures' KONG: SKULL ISLAND. Keaton would join Tom Hiddleston and JK Simmons in the cast.

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In the spirit of its worldwide blockbuster GODZILLA, Legendary presents a bold new take on the mythos of another iconic beast with KONG: SKULL ISLAND.

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 on March 10, 2017.

Keaton's BIRDMAN is up for several awards this season. His next projects are SPOTLIGHT and MINIONS. Among his past film credits are NEED FOR SPEED, ROBOCOP, BATMAN, BEETLEJUICE and more.