Exclusive: Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry talk Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Hitting theaters on March 29 is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, directed by Adam Wingard who did 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong. The cast includes Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens, Brian Tyree Henry, Rachel House, Alex Ferns, Kaylee Hottle, and Fala Chen.
"The Monsterverse continues." This latest entry in the Monsterverse franchise follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with another exciting cinematic adventure, pitting the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence – and our own. The epic new film will delve further into the histories of these Titans, their origins, and the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever.
Hall plays Dr. Ilene Andrews. Hall’s directorial debut, Passing, which she also wrote and produced, premiered at the 2021 Sundance Festival to critical acclaim. Hall’s work also includes Antonio Campos’ Christine, Andrew Seman’s Resurrection; David Bruckner’s The Night House; Adam Wingard’s Godzilla vs. Kong; Max Minghella’s Teen Spirit; Etan Cohen’s Holmes & Watson; Mamoru Hosoda’s animated drama mirai; and Angela Robinson’s Professor Marston & The Wonder Women.
Stevens plays Trapper. He will star in the Neon film CUCKOO from director Tilman Singer, alongside Hunter Schafer and Jessica Henwick. CUCKOO premiered at the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival and the 2024 South by Southwest Film Festival. Stevens will also star in the Universal Pictures film ABIGAIL from directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, which is set to be released on April 19, 2024. Most recently, Stevens lent his voice as one of the parakeets in the star-studded English dub of Hayao Miyazaki’s Golden Globe award-winning and Academy Award-nominated animated film, THE BOY AND THE HERON. Stevens also has a voice role in Hulu animated series SOLAR OPPOSITES, for which he received a 2024 Annie Award nomination on behalf of his work as Korvo.
Henry plays Bernie Hayes. starred opposite Jennifer Lawrence in A24’s “Causeway,” which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and is streaming globally on Apple TV+. For his role, Henry earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Henry is currently in production on the Apple TV+ series “Sinking Spring,” which will be directed by Ridley Scott. Later this year, Henry will star in MGM’s “Flint Strong,” written by Barry Jenkins, as well as Paramount’s animated film “Transformers One,” alongside Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson.
Blackfilmandtv.com’s Wilson Morales spoke with Stevens, Hall and Henry regarding their roles in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.