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‘Skull Island’: Everything You Need to Know About the Animated Series
When three teens end up in Kong’s backyard, all hell breaks loose.
By Ingrid Ostby
June 22, 2023
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A group of explorers set out in search of a secret island. When their boat is attacked by a sea monster, the survivors find themselves stranded in a mysterious land that’s home to a myriad of mythical creatures. Among them is a giant, deadly ape named Kong. Written and developed by Brian Duffield (Love and Monsters, Underwater, The Babysitter), the animated series Skull Island follows a trio of witty, resourceful teens (Darren Barnet, Mae Whitman and Nicolas Cantu) fighting to stay alive on the monster’s home turf.
When will Skull Island be released?
Who’s in the cast of Skull Island?
- Nicolas Cantu (The Walking Dead: World Beyond) as Charlie, a teen who’s spent his life on boats with his dad, Cap
- Darren Barnet (Never Have I Ever) as Mike, Charlie’s best friend
- Mae Whitman (Good Girls) as Annie, a teen who crashed near Skull Island ten years ago
- Benjamin Bratt (Poker Face) as Cap, Charlie’s father and the captain of their ship
- Betty Gilpin (GLOW) as Irene, a rich botanist with dubious morals
What happens in Skull Island?
As a crew of explorers — including teens and best friends Charlie and Mike — sail out across the South Pacific, they stumble on a girl named Annie… just before their boat is attacked by a gigantic octopus. When the survivors wash ashore, they find themselves on an island riddled with dangerous creatures. They realize this isn’t just any island: It’s Skull Island, where Kong lives. Soon, the trio is battling for their lives against an army of monsters. Will they make it out in one piece?
Is Skull Island part of the MonsterVerse?
Yes. The MonsterVerse series comes from Legendary Television and Powerhouse Animation.
Where does Skull Island take place?
Skull Island takes place on Skull Island. You’ve probably seen this location featured in a handful of movies — it’s the island where King Kong lives.
Is Skull Island real?
No, the island is fictional.
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