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Issue #1036 of ''Production Weekly'', published on March 30, 2017, revealed that the film's working title would be ''Fathom''.<ref name="PW">[http://www.productionweekly.com/production-weekly-issue-1036-thursday-march-30-2017-165-listings-38-pages/ Production Weekly – Issue 1036 – Thursday, March 30, 2017 / 165 listings – 38 pages]</ref>
Issue #1036 of ''Production Weekly'', published on March 30, 2017, revealed that the film's working title would be ''Fathom''.<ref name="PW">[http://www.productionweekly.com/production-weekly-issue-1036-thursday-march-30-2017-165-listings-38-pages/ Production Weekly – Issue 1036 – Thursday, March 30, 2017 / 165 listings – 38 pages]</ref>


On April 18, ''Deadline'' reported that Aisha Hinds had joined the film's cast. The article also stated that both O'Shea Jackson Jr. and Ken Watanabe were part of the cast as well.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/04/aisha-hinds-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-legendary-1202071553/ ‘Underground’s Aisha Hinds Boards ‘Godzilla: King Of The Monsters’ - Deadline]</ref> On May 1, ''Deadline'' reported that ''Hamilton'' star Anthony Ramos had joined the film's cast, and would be playing a character named Cpl. Mendoza.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/05/anthony-ramos-a-star-is-born-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-1202080399/ Anthony Ramos Books ‘A Star Is Born’ & ‘Godzilla’ Sequel- Deadline]</ref> On May 18, ''Deadline'' reported that Charles Dance had joined the film's cast and also reported that [[Sally Hawkins]] will also be returning to reprise her role.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/05/charles-dance-godzilla-king-of-monsters-legendary-warner-bros-1202097532/ Charles Dance & Sally Hawkins Join ‘Godzilla: King Of The Monsters’ | Deadline]</ref>
On April 18, ''Deadline'' reported that Aisha Hinds had joined the film's cast. The article also stated that both O'Shea Jackson Jr. and Ken Watanabe were part of the cast as well.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/04/aisha-hinds-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-legendary-1202071553/ ‘Underground’s Aisha Hinds Boards ‘Godzilla: King Of The Monsters’ - Deadline]</ref> On May 1, ''Deadline'' reported that ''Hamilton'' star Anthony Ramos had joined the film's cast, and would be playing a character named Cpl. Mendoza.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/05/anthony-ramos-a-star-is-born-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-1202080399/ Anthony Ramos Books ‘A Star Is Born’ & ‘Godzilla’ Sequel- Deadline]</ref> On May 18, ''Deadline'' reported that Charles Dance had joined the film's cast, and that [[Sally Hawkins]] would also be returning to reprise her role as [[Vivienne Graham]] from ''Godzilla''.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/05/charles-dance-godzilla-king-of-monsters-legendary-warner-bros-1202097532/ Charles Dance & Sally Hawkins Join ‘Godzilla: King Of The Monsters’ | Deadline]</ref>
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|Anthony Ramos|Cpl. Mendoza
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|Charles Dance|
|[[Sally Hawkins]]|[[Vivienne Graham]]
|[[Sally Hawkins]]|Dr. [[Vivienne Graham]]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Main|Godzilla: King of the Monsters/Gallery}}
{{Main|Godzilla: King of the Monsters/Gallery}}

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Godzilla: King of the Monsters is an upcoming 2019 American science fiction monster film produced by Legendary Pictures, and the third entry in the MonsterVerse. It will be released to American theaters on March 22, 2019.[1]

Development

Gareth Edwards stated that he wanted Godzilla to work as a standalone film with a definitive ending, and opposed suggestions that the ending should leave the film open for a sequel.[2] While Edwards wasn't against the possibility of future sequels, his main concern was delivering a satisfying experience with the current film; "I want a story that begins and ends, and you leave on a high. That's all we cared about when we were making this; just this film. If this film is good, the others can come, but let’s just pay attention to this and not get sidetracked by other things."[3]

On May 18th, 2014, after Godzilla's successful opening weekend, a sequel was officially given the green light from Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures. Edwards was confirmed to be directing the sequel but it was unknown if any of the previous cast would be returning. In a previous interview with Gareth Edwards, he said that if the film were to have a sequel that he would like to do a Destroy All Monsters-like film.[4]

On July 26, 2014, the official Legendary Twitter announced that Rodan, Mothra and King Ghidorah would be appearing in the sequel.[5]

A piece of "Classified Monarch Footage," a teaser for Godzilla 2, was shown at Comic-Con 2014. According to eye-witnesses, it looked like it was put together in the 1960's, with audio of John F. Kennedy talking about threats and dangers. Text comes on the screen saying that there was one more secret: "There were others." A pterodactyl-like shadow and "CODENAME: RODAN." An extreme close-up of a giant moth creature and "CODENAME: MOTHRA." Then a silhouette and quick cuts around a dragon-like shape figure and "CODENAME: GHIDORAH." Finally, "THREAT ASSESSMENT: CONFLICT INEVITABLE," followed by "LET THEM FIGHT."[6]

On Thursday, August 14, 2014, a release date of June 8, 2018 was set for Godzilla 2.[1] The four-year gap between Godzilla and Godzilla 2 was due in part to Gareth Edwards directing the film Star Wars: Rogue One and as a result being unavailable to begin work on Godzilla 2 until 2016.

On December 8, 2014, Toho announced production of a new Japanese Godzilla film for 2016. Despite being released between Legendary's Godzilla films, the new Toho film, Shin Godzilla, will be a standalone film not connected to Legendary's series, and will have no effect on the production of Godzilla 2.

On July 9, 2015, Legendary Pictures' spokesperson at Comic-Con, Barnaby Legg, told Dread Central that Legendary was aware of fans' complaints about Godzilla's lack of screentime in the 2014 film, and that the sequel would give fans "exactly what you're hoping for."[7]

In an interview with Collider conducted in early August 2015, writer Max Borenstein revealed that he is currently writing the script for the film, and promised that the sequel would do "bigger and even better things" than the first film. Borenstein also expressed his excitement for the film, and enthusiasm for working with Gareth Edwards once again.[8]

On October 14, 2015, Legendary Pictures officially announced production of a remake of King Kong vs. Godzilla titled Godzilla vs. Kong set for release in 2020. The film will follow both Godzilla 2 and Legendary's Kong: Skull Island.[9]

On May 10, 2016, an article revealed that the release dates of both Godzilla 2 and Godzilla vs. Kong had been changed to March 22, 2019 and May 29, 2020 respectively.[10] Only three days later, it was reported that Gareth Edwards had left the film in order to pursue other projects.[11]

On October 17, 2016, it was announced that Godzilla 2 will be shot at the Qingdao Movie Metropolis facility in China alongside Pacific Rim 2.[12]

On October 20, 2016, Variety reported that Michael Dougherty and Zach Shields, who had recently co-wrote Legendary's Christmas horror-comedy Krampus, would be stepping on as the new writers for Godzilla 2. In addition, sources indicated that Legendary was planning to set up a writer's room to further expand the Godzilla-Kong cinematic universe leading up to Godzilla vs. Kong in 2020.[13]

On December 14, 2016, in a press release announcing the hiring of new production executives, Legendary revealed the official titles for both Godzilla 2 and the Pacific Rim sequel. Godzilla 2's official title is Godzilla: King of the Monsters, while the Pacific Rim sequel's official title is Pacific Rim: Uprising.[14]

On January 23rd, 2017, Variety reported that writer Michael Dougherty would also direct the film.[15] Four days later, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown would star in the film.[16] Variety reported on February 21st that Kyle Chandler had officially joined the cast and would be playing the father of Millie Bobby Brown's character. In the same article, Variety mentioned that of the previous film's stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Olsen, and Ken Watanabe, only Watanabe was expected to reprise his role.[17] On February 27, Variety reported that Vera Farmiga would also be starring in the film, and would be playing the mother of Millie Bobby Brown's character.[18] On March 27, Variety reported that Straight Outta Compton star O'Shea Jackson Jr. was in negotiations to join the film's cast.[19]

Issue #1036 of Production Weekly, published on March 30, 2017, revealed that the film's working title would be Fathom.[20]

On April 18, Deadline reported that Aisha Hinds had joined the film's cast. The article also stated that both O'Shea Jackson Jr. and Ken Watanabe were part of the cast as well.[21] On May 1, Deadline reported that Hamilton star Anthony Ramos had joined the film's cast, and would be playing a character named Cpl. Mendoza.[22] On May 18, Deadline reported that Charles Dance had joined the film's cast, and that Sally Hawkins would also be returning to reprise her role as Vivienne Graham from Godzilla.[23]

Staff

Staff role on the left, staff member's name on the right.

Cast

Actor's name on the left, character played on the right.

Gallery

Main article: Godzilla: King of the Monsters/Gallery.

References

This is a list of references for Godzilla: King of the Monsters. These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: [1]

  1. 1.0 1.1 [1]
  2. 'Godzilla' Sequel In The Works
  3. Collider.com Gareth Edwards interview
  4. Godzilla Director Game For Destroy All Monsters-type Sequel
  5. It's the news you've been waiting for. Monarch confirm Godzilla is not alone. Rodan! Mothra! King Ghidorah! #LegendarySDCC #SDCC - Twitter
  6. GODZILLA 2 Announced at Comic-Con; Will Feature Rodan, Mothra, and King Ghidorah
  7. #SDCC15: Godzilla Sequel Promises to Deliver More Godzilla! - Dread Central
  8. Godzilla 2: Expect a "Bigger" and "Better" Sequel from Screenwriter Max Borenstein - Collider
  9. Legendary and Warner Bros. Pictures Announce Cinematic Franchise Uniting Godzilla, King Kong and Other Iconic Giant Monsters - Legendary
  10. 'Godzilla 2,' 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Stomp Out New Release Dates - The Wrap
  11. Director Gareth Edwards Exits 'Godzilla 2' - Deadline
  12. Wanda Unveils Plans for $8 Billion 'Movie Metropolis,' Reveals Details About Film Incentives
  13. Michael Dougherty and Zach Shields to Write ‘Godzilla 2’ for Legendary (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety
  14. Godzilla sequel and Pacific Rim sequel titles revealed - SuperHeroHype
  15. ‘Godzilla 2’ Finds Director in Michael Dougherty
  16. 'Stranger Things' Breakout Millie Bobby Brown Set to Star in 'Godzilla' Sequel (Exclusive)
  17. Kyle Chandler to Co-Star as Millie Bobby Brown’s Dad in ‘Godzilla’ Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)
  18. Vera Farmiga to Star as Millie Bobby Brown’s Mom in ‘Godzilla’ Sequel - Variety
  19. ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Star O’Shea Jackson Jr. Eyes ‘Godzilla’ Sequel (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety
  20. Production Weekly – Issue 1036 – Thursday, March 30, 2017 / 165 listings – 38 pages
  21. ‘Underground’s Aisha Hinds Boards ‘Godzilla: King Of The Monsters’ - Deadline
  22. Anthony Ramos Books ‘A Star Is Born’ & ‘Godzilla’ Sequel- Deadline
  23. Charles Dance & Sally Hawkins Join ‘Godzilla: King Of The Monsters’ | Deadline

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