The latest star to join the cast of the nextMonsterversemovie is Sam Neill, and this could open the franchise up to a very interesting crossover opportunity. While the central characters in theMonsterversedate back to the 1950s with the iconic movie,Godzilla,the currentMonsterversetimelineofficially began in the 2010s. At the heart of the modern franchise is the rivalry between its two most popular creatures — Godzilla and “King” Kong. That said,the ending ofGodzilla x Konghad the two teaming up to stop the apocalyptic threat that Skar King brought to the surface world.
So far,the plot for the nextMonsterversemoviehas been kept under wraps, but it has been confirmed that it will be a sequel toGodzilla x Kong. While the plot may be a mystery, some of the main actors have now been announced, and one of these is Sam Neill. As Neill’s most iconic role is Alan Grant in the dinosaur adventure horror,Jurassic Park,the upcomingMonsterversemovie will not be the first time he has faced enormous creatures. This casting gives theMonsterversea chance to do something very exciting.
Sam Neill’s Monsterverse Character Could Be A Continuation Of Jurassic Park’s Dr. Alan Grant
It Is Not Yet Confirmed Which Character Sam Neill Will Play In The Next Monsterverse Movie
Jurassic Parkis one ofSam Neill’s best movies, and Alan Grant is a character that would not be out of place in a movie today. The paleontologist is not only an expert in his field, but he becomes a hero, facing down dinosaurs multiple times.It may be hard to watch Sam Neill in the nextMonsterversemovie and not draw comparisons toJurassic Park, but the upcoming movie could lean into this. If Neill’s character resembled an older Alan Grant, this could take theMonsterversein a very interesting direction, even changing it forever.
It is not yet known what kind of role Sam Neill will play.
When Sean Connery starred in the movieThe Rock, fan theories that he was playing an older James Bond emerged, andit is possible that Sam Neill’sMonsterversecharacter could still be interpreted as a version of hisJurassic Parkcharacter. Currently, it is not yet known what kind of role Sam Neill will play, but it has been suggested that he could play the father of Kaitlyn Dever and Jack O’Connell’s characters. TheGodzilla x Kongsequel will be Sam Neill’s first movie role since 2023, and it is likely that the franchise has exciting plans for him.
Godzilla x Kong’s Sequel Can Hint (If Not Outright Confirm) The Monsterverse & Jurassic Movies Are Linked
What Would A Jurassic Park Crossover Mean For The Monsterverse?
A popular fan theory is that theJurassic Parkmovies exist within theMonsterverse. This can theoretically make sense if the dinosaurs are considered kaijus, becausetheMonsterversehas included Easter eggs for other existing movies, likePacific Rim. It is unlikely that theGodzilla x Kongsequel will confirm aJurassic Parkcrossover as canon, but the sequel could make hints that could be explored further in a later movie. That said, if theMonsterverseis brave enough to confirm a link between the two franchises, this would change both forever.
AGodzilla vs. Kongwriter has joked that the franchises could be connected, with the two existing in the same universe. There would certainly be a new monster hierarchy, with the iconic T-rex being much smaller and less powerful than the mutated Godzilla. There would also be more potential for mutated dinosaurs that are much more ambitious than the lab-created ones inJurassic Park.AJurassic ParkandMonsterversecrossover would shake up both franchises, and this is not as improbable as it might seem. Sam Neill’s casting in the upcomingMonsterversemovie might just start things moving.
Monsterverse
The Monsterverse is a giant kaiju franchise that began in 2014 with Legendary’s Godzilla starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston, and Elizabeth Olsen. The film was followed up by Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Godzilla vs Kong, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
