In truth, Carl intends to sail to and film the mysterious Skull Island. Filming takes place on the SS Venture, under Captain Englehorn, and under Carl's pretense it will be sailing to Singapore. Ann learns her favorite playwright, Jack Driscoll, is the screenwriter. In 1933, during the Great Depression, New York City actress Ann Darrow is hired by financially troubled filmmaker Carl Denham to star in a film with actor Bruce Baxter.
Filming for King Kong took place in New Zealand from September 2004 to March 2005.
There, they encounter prehistoric creatures living on the island as well as a legendary giant gorilla known as Kong, whom they capture and take to New York City. Set in 1933, it follows the story of an ambitious filmmaker who coerces his cast and hired ship crew to travel to the mysterious Skull Island. The film stars Andy Serkis, Naomi Watts, Jack Black, and Adrien Brody. It is the 8th entry in the King Kong franchise and the second remake of the 1933 film of the same title following the 1976 film. King Kong is a 2005 epic adventure monster film co-written, produced, and directed by Peter Jackson.