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'Godzilla' director visits 'Kong' filming locations in Vietnam

Wednesday, 07/06/2017 | 14:46:29 [GMT +7] A  A

Gareth Edwards, fresh from his 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' mega-success, has checked out Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh.

Jordan Vogt-Roberts, director of Hollywood blocklbuster
Jordan Vogt-Roberts, director of Hollywood blocklbuster "Kong: Skull Island," who was also appointed Vietnam's tourism ambassador in March, invited his British colleague Gareth Edwards to Ha Long Bay on Tuesday. Edwards is well-known for directing the 2014 "Godzilla" reboot, and the epic "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."
The two directors choose a seaplane for a trip over the bay, one of the top attractions in Vietnam.
The two directors choose a seaplane for a trip over the bay, one of the top attractions in Vietnam.

The Vietnam's tourism ambassador once shared his intention to invite other Hollywood producers, directors and actors to Vietnam, a part of his efforts to promote the country's tourism and film industry.

Ha Long Bay was one of the locations for 'Kong: Skull Island.' It is believed that the next film in the monster franchise could feature both Kong and Godzilla.
Ha Long Bay was one of the locations for 'Kong: Skull Island.' It is believed that the next film in the monster franchise could feature both Kong and Godzilla.
Before visiting Ha Long, the directors traveled to Trang An in the northern province of Ninh Binh.
Before visiting Ha Long, the directors traveled to Trang An in the northern province of Ninh Binh.
They visited the film set of 'Kong.' In May 2016, Warner Bros. announced that
They visited the film set of 'Kong.' In May 2016, Warner Bros. announced that "Godzilla vs. Kong" would be released on May 29, 2020.
Under the hot weather, the tourism ambassador discussed a scene with Edwards.
Under the hot weather, the tourism ambassador discussed a scene with Edwards.
Edwards posed for a picture.
Edwards posed for a picture.
While the trip hints at possibilities that the franchise could be filmed in Vietnam again, nothing is confirmed at this point.
While the trip hints at possibilities that the franchise could be filmed in Vietnam again, nothing is confirmed at this point.

Source: e.vnexpress.net