Jack Black in King Kong, cue aping around jokes

[areyoubeingserved]

Is this right? Peter Jackson has cast Jack Black in the LEAD role for King Kong... just reported over at dark horizons. Black has said this won't a comedy role "althought there are some funny aspects to [the] character". Black joins Naomi Watts and Andy Serkis (Kong and a "smaller character").

Crazy or what?

[LoomisFan]

Yeah, I heard about this a while back. I'm sure Jack will do a good job. Who knows? Maybe he can do a serious role.

[BananaDancer]

I think black will be able to handle the role. I like that jackson has taken on the guy that played golem to do some of the motions for king kong.

[Nachokoolaid]

Actually, Black is NOT the lead. Adrien Brody is. Black is in more of a supporting role. Brody is the lead actor.

[jolanar]

As long as he doesn't actually act like Jack Black and using some of those so called 'acting' skills, then I won't really be bothered.

[Tuukka]

Watts is the lead, Brody is 2nd billing and Black is the third.

I recall Black has gained praise for his serious stage work, so I think he can pull off a dramatic role. Also, he was GREAT in High Fidelity.

[Nice Marmot]

The character he plays is an obnoxious, fast talking, jerk.

He can pull it off w/out having to do the same spastic character he's played in every one of his movies.

[echo_bravo]

CANT WAIT to see this film. Should be great!