American comedian Jack Black has been cast alongside Naomi Watts in Peter Jackson's remake of King Kong.
Black will play Carl Denham, an adventurer film-maker who is trying to make a name for himself in 1930s New York. Robert Armstrong played the role in the 1933 original. (Jackson has said he is pretending the 1976 update does not exist.) Watts is playing Ann Darrow, an American actress who makes a living performing in Broadway song and dance shows. The project will start shooting in New Zealand in August.
"I've been wanting to work with Jack Black ever since I saw him in High Fidelity," said Jackson. "He's a smart and versatile actor blessed with an abundance of energy and charm and I'm absolutely thrilled that he is joining us on Kong."
Black earned a Golden Globe nomination this year for his starring role in the hit comedy The School of Rock. His other credits include Orange County and Shallow Hal.
Comedian Jack Black to star in King Kong
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