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Title: Focusing on the Human Element in the Upcoming Godzilla/Kong Movie

Kickstarting their new project, producers have snagged The Last of Us' charm, Kaitlyn Dever, as their cast member.

Title: Focusing on the Human Element in the Upcoming Godzilla/Kong Movie

After the triumph of The New Empire, Godzilla and Kong are preparing for another thrilling journey in Legendary's "Monsterverse". However, it seems the spotlight will be shared more this time around. According to reports from Deadline, the third installment, yet to be titled, will see a significant shift in focus. Director Adam Wingard is stepping aside, with Grant Sputore taking the helm.

Joining the cast for this new adventure is Kaitlyn Dever, renowned for her role in the upcoming season 2 of The Last of Us. The film will also feature a host of titans beyond Godzilla and Kong themselves. Although the monstrous duo will still be the main attraction, there's a focus on building upon the human characters. The film aims to strike a balance between the human drama and the giant monster mayhem.

Historically, the human characters in Legendary's Godzilla universe have had a... varied reception. They've ranged from eclectic to downright absurd. While this can be entertaining in a big, action-packed monster movie, it can be less so if the films plan to delve deeper into the human side of things.

Luckily, we have a shining example of how to do it right, even if it's not on the silver screen yet. Apple's Monarch, a prequel/sequel series set across different eras of the Monsterverse, masterfully balanced action and character development in its first season. While a TV series has more time to develop both aspects, it's a promising sign that the franchise isn't entirely incapable of delivering compelling human characters.

As for what to expect in the Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek universes, or the future of Doctor Who, stay tuned to io9 for the latest updates.

Enrichment Insights:- The film's focus on human characters may see the return of actors like Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, and Kaylee Hottle with increased focus on their emotional arcs.- Kaitlyn Dever is in negotiations to join the cast, possibly playing a significant role in human development.- The film will also introduce new human characters as Godzilla and Kong attempt to stop a "world-ending" threat.- The series may feature additional titans, similar to how previous films have introduced Mechagodzilla and King Ghidorah.- The sequel will continue the story after the events of "Godzilla x Kong", with Kong traveling to Hollow Earth to become the leader of his kind.

The upcoming Monsterverse film, as reported by Deadline, is set to explore human characters more extensively, with Adam Wingard stepping down as director and Grant Sputore taking the helm. This shift in focus is a promising opportunity to draw parallels with Apple's Monarch series, which demonstrated a balance between action and character development. Moreover, the future of film and television entertainment, including updates on Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, and Doctor Who, can be followed on io9.

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