‘Kong: Skull Island’ New Concept Art; Why Is The Film Set During Vietnam War?

King Kong films have been recurring since 1933 and are associated with a giant ape. “Kong: Skull Island” is the latest installment of the franchise and new art concept of the stunning film has been released. Also, here’s the answer why the film’s set during the Vietnam war.

The new concept art shows a very angry Kong on the fire. A fiery Kong is seen going against soldiers in the fire, and it’s clear that the new film is set during the war.

The image surely depicts an incredible aesthetics of the movie. It also supports the fact the film is set during the war, which is during the Vietnam War, Empire reports.

According to Jordan Vogt-Roberts, director of “Kong: Skull Island,” the script that he first read took place in 1917. However, to create a “weird King Kong movie,” the director pitched a film connected to the Vietnam War.

The setting was temporal and was originally set at the end of the First World War. However, the script he read was more fitting to be set during the 1970s, and this wasn’t also the first time that a Kong film was set in this time.

Director of the “Kong: Skull Island” also wants to differentiate the film from its predecessors. One of his reasons could be that he wants to make the film stand out. Also, it’s important to create an unfamiliar phase and setting for the viewers.

As for the film’s synopsis, the movie will follow a team of soldiers who will explore an uncharted island in the Pacific. They will be unaware of what they will be facing in the island. The film stars Tom Hiddleston portraying Capt. James Conrad; Packard will be portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson; and Brie Larson will portray Weaver, Cinema Blend reports.

Exclusive concept art from #KongSkullIsland revealed: https://t.co/DkSB5Z7K5k pic.twitter.com/74kuBE1Rbr

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“Kong: Skull Island” is set to hit the theaters on March 10, 2017. What do you think of the new art concept? Sound your comments below.