Another STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON Star Joins KONG: SKULL ISLAND
Straight Outta Compton star Jason Mitchell, who got his big break playing rapper Eazy-E in the film, is in negotiations to join Legendary’s upcoming project Kong: Skull Island.
If he's cast, he will reunite his Straight Outta Compton co-star Corey Hawkins, who played Dr. Dre. They join an already impressive cast that includes Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, and Toby Kebbell.
The story follows a crew of explorers as they travel to the mysterious Skull Island, which is the home of several creatures, including dinosaurs. It is, of course, also the home of Kong, the king of the apes.
According to THR, Mitchell will take on the role of a character who is described as an easygoing pilot. Mitchell is a talented young actor who I'm sure will be great in this new role.
The highly anticipated movie is set to be directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts from a script written by Derek Connolly. The movie is set to go into production in Hawaii in late October to be released on March 10th, 2017.