Guillermo Del Toro's CRIMSON PEAK Images Reveal His Gothic Vision For The Haunted House Flick

A bunch of images from Guillermo del Toro's Crimson Peak in the newest issue of TotalFilm has made it's way online. The film was shot on location in Toronto, Hamilton and Kingston, Canada. An interesting aspect the exterior buildings for both the England scenes and the haunted house were shot in the neighborhood where I grew-up, so I'm going to have a major attachment to the film.

It of course stars Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska and Charlie Hunnam which will be released just before Halloween in October. Guillermo is said to be shooting the sequel to Pacific Rim next.

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Tom Hiddleston Starring In Legendary's KING KONG Origin Film SKULL ISLAND

Variety reports that Tom "Loki' Hiddleston will star in Legendary Picture's King Kong origin film titled Skull Island. Godzilla and Seventh Son writer Max penned the first draft of the script. Joe Cornish (Attack The Block) and Neil Marshall (Game of Thrones, Centurion) had been pursued for the director's chair, but Jordan Vogt-Roberts (Kings of Summer) has taken the gig instead. Jordan was actually in the mix to direct Marvel's Doctor Strange and is rumored to be considered for Sony's Metal Gear Solid adaptation.

Details aren't known about the film, but events would take place before the original film. The island is home to some exotic things including dinosaurs, giant bugs, ancient tribes and other dangerous creatures. Basically, everyone and everything is trying to end your life on Skull Island. Hiddleston's character is also a bit of a mystery.

What we do know is that the film is being headed-up by the same production studio that gave us Godzilla and Pacific Rim, so we're expecting this to be a bit more cohesive than Peter Jackson's take. Hiddleston's involvement isn't too much of a shock. Considering he recently finished shooting Guillermo del Toro's haunted house picture Crimson Peak, another project setup at Legendary. Skull Island is set for release on November 4th, 2016.

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Guillermo Del Toro Officially Directing PACIFIC RIM 2 And It's Coming April 2017!

There was a giant-wave of anticipation last summer, concerning what to expect from Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim. An original cinematic universe influenced by the the world of anime, manga and kaiju films. It made a rather large splash internationally, earning $411 million worldwide. A decent amount of box office considering the genre and the fact it's not an existing franchise or IP. There had been talk from everyone invovled that a sequel could happen. Although, many people believed it still needed to earn more for that to happen. Critics mostly embraced the silliness of it and took it for what the film was (giant robots versus giant monsters).

The film also had a comic book and toys in stores at the time of it's release. Pacific Rim does have major merchandising potential, not unlike the Marvel/Star Wars universes. This seemingly has been picked up by the people over at Legendary Pictures, who produced the film and own the rights to it.

Guillermo has announced (via Legendary Picture's Youtube channel) that Legendary is moving forward with the sequel and he will be returning as it's director. Travis Beacham (Pacific Rim) and Zak Penn (Incredible Hulk, Avengers) will be working with del Toro to create the script. The release date has been set for April 7th, 2017, which is very similar to the Marvel's The Winter Soldier's date. It's a better placement for the release, as it will have less summer competition next time. Also, Universal will be partnering with Legendary on the project. The two companies recently developed a deal, which would see Universal distribute their films.

Production on Pacific Rim 2 would likely return to Pinewood Studios in Toronto. Where del Toro shot the original and is currently finishing-up production on his next film Crimson Peak. Actors such as Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day and Ron Perlman are expected to return for the sequel.

Legendary Pictures is highly invested in the kaiju genre, and is already moving forward with a Godzilla sequel. Gareth Edwards is attached to direct, but is also involved with an unnamed Star Wars spin-off coming in 2016. Oddly enough, Godzilla has currently earned even more than Pacific Rim. Taking in about $478 million worldwide, let's just remember Godzilla is known property that has been stomping cities since 1954. While Pacific Rim is just getting put together.

FIRST LOOK: Charlie Hunnam, Jessica Chastain And Mia Wasikowsa On The Set Of CRIMSON PEAK

Guillermo del Toro's Victorian era horror film Crimson Peak has been shooting in and around the Toronto area for months now. We now have some first looks at Charlie Hannam, Jessica Chastain and Mia Wasikowsa on the set of the film, along with previously spotted Tom Hiddleston. The shots were taken by local paper TheHamiltonSpecator, as scenes were being filmed at Dundurn Castle. Other scenes had been also been shot at equally historical building The Scottish Rite, near Hess Village in Hamilton (both buildings pictured below as well). If I had to guess it's possible the Scottish Rite, could be the exterior for the haunted house, as the red brick does standout. These sets are in my old neighborhood and I've been in around those two buildings most of my life. They are stunning from the outside and inside, and will likely be major set pieces of the film. The primary stage location is at Pinewood Studios, Toronto. Which is the same place where del Toro shot Pacific Rim.

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Tom Hiddleston Replaces Benedict Cumberbatch In Guillermo Del Toro's CRIMSON PEAK

Variety reports that actor Tom Hiddleston (Deep Blue Sea, Avengers, Thor 1-2) has replaced Benedict Cumberbatch in Guillermo del Toro's haunted house flick Crimson Peak. Hiddleston is a stellar actor and it will be nice to see him in a large project outside of the MCU. The rest of the cast includes Mia Wasikowska (Stoker, Lawless, The Double), Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty, Lawless), Charlie Hunnam (Pacific Rim) and Burn Gorman (Game of Thrones, Layer Cake, Pacific Rim, Dark Knight Rises).

Jessica Chastain Takes A Role In Guillermo Del Toro's CRIMSON PEAK Joining Emma Stone, Benedict Cumberbatch And Charlie Hunnam

I can't say I'm surprised by the high profiled actors lining up for roles in Guillermo del Toro's Crimson Peak. This week saw the addition of Benedict Cumberbatch and now THR reports that two time Oscar nominated actress Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty) will have a role as well. Chastain previously worked on the del Toro produced ghost triller Mama and co-starred with Stone in The Help. Production begins on the haunted house flick early next year.

Benedict Cumberbatch Joins Guillermo Del Toro's CRIMSON PEAK Which Stars Emma Stone And Charlie Hunnam

Variety reports that Benedict Cumberbatch (Hobbit Trilogy, Stark Trek Into Darkness, Sherlock) has joined the cast of Guillermo del Toro's haunted house film Crimson Peak set to shoot early next year. It's unknown what his role will be but Ben will be starring alongside Emma Stone (Amazing Spider-MAn 1-2, Zombieland, The Help) and Charlie Hunnam (Pacific Rim, S.O.A.).

Guillermo del Toro Says CRIMSON PEAK Will Be Set During The Turn Of The Century

TotalFilm was able to get a bit of new information on Guillermo del Toro's Crimson Peak which will be his next film. Del Toro mentions the locations and timeline of the ghost story horror homage. Currently, Emma Stone (Amazing Spider-Man 1-2) and Charlie Hunnam (Pacific Rim) are in talks to the take the lead roles in the film.

"So it’s at the turn of the century and half of the movie takes place in America, and the other half takes place in a crumbling mansion in Cumbria. And basically it’s a ghost story and gothic romance, trying to subvert the rules of the usual gothic romance. It’s very much... the first half is a love story, then that love story turns darker. And it’s at the same time a ghost story. I’m working at this moment with Lucinda Clarkson who is a really great playwright from the UK. She has the proper degree of perversity and intelligence to turn it into something interesting to watch. It’s sort of a very compelling version of the classic gothic romance, where you have the spookiness and the windswept landscape that dooms the characters, you know?"

Charlie Hunnam Could Join Emma Stone In Guillermo Del Toro's Horror Flick CRIMSON PEAK

HeatVision reports that British actor Charlie Hunnam (Children of Men, Pacific Rim, S.O.A.) is in early talks to take the male lead in Guillermo del Toro's Crimson Peak. The haunted house themed horror flick already has Emma Stone in talks to star. Peak would be an homage of sorts to classic haunted house films like House On Haunted Hill, The Haunting and The Shining. Hunnam stars in del Toro's Pacific Rim which is looking like if successful will become a franchise. The studio, director and writer are already developing script ideas for Pacific Rim 2 if the first film does well this summer.

Emma Stone In Talks For Guillermo Del Toro's CRIMSON PEAK

Variety reports that Spider-Man actress Emma Stone (Zombieland, Gangster Squad) is in talks for the lead in Guillermo del Toro's haunted house film Crimson Peak. Peak would begin shooting February 2014 giving her plenty of time to make Amazing Spider-Man 2. The horror homage would take cues from The Shining, The Haunted and other classics of the genre.

Guillermo Del Toro Pitching AT THE MOUNTAIN OF MADNESS To Studios Soon With Tom Cruise Still Attached

Guillermo del Toro confirmed to ThePlaylist that he'll be putting together another pitch for At The Mountains Of Madness. Which will give studios a chance to pick it up, knowing that Universal has already passed on his R-rated take. Del toro was also asked if he was still worried that Prometheus taking cues from the Lovecraft story could hurt the chances of it getting made.

"I'm going to try it one more time. Once more into the dark abyss...We're gonna do a big presentation of the project again at the start of the year and see if any [studio's] interested...Yeah, Tom is still attached. I think it would be so fantastic to make it with him. He's been such a great ally of the project."

"Not really, I saw it finally and.. yes, there are things in common, but, you know, screw it. Lovecraft was there first,"

It sounds like Warner Bros./Legendary will be his best bet as he recently directed Pacific Rim for them and is already talking with writer Travis Beacham about it's sequel. Paramount has invested in Tom Cruise projects recently with Jack Reacher and Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol. So I'd say Paramount could end up very interested in the film. I'm not sure what this means for his film Crimson Peak if Guillermo finds a studio that wants to make Madness.

Guillermo Del Toro Making Haunted House Flick CRIMSON PEAK Next

Deadline reports that Guillermo del Toro has finally committed to his next film which is titled Crimson Peak. The horror film setup at Legendary Pictures will be a follow up to Pacific Rim which is also at Legendary. Del Toro has been linked to many films as producer and director but this will be his next directorial effort. Crimson Peak co-written by Guillermo will be a ghost story tale in the vein of legendary haunted house flicks The Haunting, The Shining and The Innocents.