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Brie Larson may star in 'Kong: Skull Island'

"Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson helmed the most recent King Kong film.

By Annie Martin
Brie Larson at the New York premiere of 'Trainwreck' on July 14. The actress is reportedly in talks for 'Kong: Skull Island.' File photo by John Angelillo/UPI
1 of 6 | Brie Larson at the New York premiere of 'Trainwreck' on July 14. The actress is reportedly in talks for 'Kong: Skull Island.' File photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, July 24 (UPI) -- Brie Larson is reportedly in talks to star as the female lead in Kong: Skull Island.

The 25-year-old actress would join Tom Hiddleston in the King Kong prequel film. Russell Crowe is also being courted to replace Michael Keaton and J.K. Simmons, who exited the project this month due to scheduling conflicts.

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The movie is an origin story set on the gorilla's home island, previously depicted as a mysterious place filled with the descendants of prehistoric creatures in the 2005 film King Kong. Kong: Skull Island is directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, and opens in theaters Mar. 10, 2017.

Larson is known for portraying Kate Gregson on Showtime series United States of Tara, and appeared in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, 21 Jump Street and Trainwreck. The actress is also scheduled for Brooklyn Bridge with Daniel Radcliffe and Basmati Blues with Donald Sutherland.

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