Kong: Skull Island Will Take Place in 1971 Detroit, Says J.K. Simmons — collider.com

Casting is deep underway on Legendary Pictures’ upcoming King Kong redo Kong: Skull Island, and now one of the new castmembers has let slip the time period and setting of the film—and it’s not exactly what you may think.  Jordan Vogt-Roberts, who helmed the impressive 2013 Sundance indie The Kings of Summer, is set to direct the film with Tom Hiddleston in the lead role, but thus far all we’ve known from the vague logline is that the picture will immerse audiences  “in the mysterious and dangerous home of the king of the apes” and follow “a team of explorers” who venture deep inside the island.  The film is poised to honor the foundations of existing Kong lore while taking place in a new, distinct timeline, essentially meaning it’s not a sequel or remake, but more of a reboot.

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