‘Kong: Skull Island’ adds J.K. Simmons to cast

Written by O’Boyd

J.K. Simmons, the fire-breathing teacher in “Whiplash,” will be a part of the newest King Kong remake, “Kong: Skull Island.”

Deadline is reporting Simmons will join Tom Hiddleston, who will be the lead actor, in the Universal Pictures film that’s set to be released on March 10, 2017. The film will center around Skull Island, where King Kong calls home.