‘Godzilla x Kong’ adds Sam Neill to cast, internet jokes: "Bro switching sides"

Jurassic legend collides with Kaiju mayhem! Sam Neill, infamous for living with dinosaurs in Jurassic Park, is officially coming to the Monsterverse with Legendary's upcoming theatrical film Godzilla x Kong. Although his character remains a secret, fans are already putting money on it: scientist, military type, or just someone who hates skyscraper lizards an awful lot.

The Monsterverse is marching on with a sequel to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and things are going to get even crazier, just the way we like it. Following Godzilla and Kong joining forces in 2024 to give a double dose of titan justice to some very angry underground monsters, the next film will continue right where that destruction left off.

But this time, there's a twist behind the scenes: Grant Sputore is stepping in to direct from Adam Wingard, a significant creative change for the franchise. So yes, a new director means the same huge monster mayhem because nothing screams cinematic progress like lizards irradiated and apes that are gigantic punching each other.

As soon as the news came out, someone took to their X account and commented:

"Bro switching sides"

X fans wasted no time turning Sam Neill's transition from dinosaur wrangler to kaiju mayhem into meme gold. One person simply and humorously encapsulated it with, "Bro switching sides," and frankly, they're not kidding. From fleeing from raptors in Jurassic Park to possibly joining up with (or fleeing from) Godzilla in the Monsterverse, Sam Neill quite literally said, "Extinction events? Sign me up."

Whether dodging dino claws or titan tail whips, one thing's for sure: one man's got a PhD in surviving cinematic catastrophes.

The dust had barely settled on the news before the internet did what it does best: go wild with fan reactions, memes, and sheer chaotic energy. Sam Neill coming aboard the Monsterverse was all it took for X (formerly Twitter) to become a crossover fever dream.

Fans were quoting Jurassic Park, discussing whether he'd be on Godzilla's side or Kong's, and pretending that he just got traded in the Multiverse of Monster Madness. Buckle up because the fan reactions are stomping in louder than Godzilla's entrance music.

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Netizens react as ‘Godzilla x Kong’ adds Sam Neill to cast

Of course, there were bound to be some jumpers-in with their own jokes and remarks. After all, when Sam Neill defects from dinosaurs to titans, the internet just has to weigh in! Some called him a monster-hopping agent, while others quipped he's after a bigger paycheck.

Either way, the memes were unstoppable like Godzilla himself:

"He’s gonna use a flare on Godzilla," a user @Joseph91James hilariously commented.

"they really added sam neill to this, guess godzilla needs a dinosaur expert now," another user @CaptLuffy__ hilariously commented.

"bros been fighting dinosaurs and monsters since 1798," a netizen @spidey1933 sarcastically expressed.

Of course, a few people simply couldn't help but jump into the mix with their own one-liners and filled the comment section with hilarious remarks. The web quickly became filled with creative one-liners about Sam Neill jumping from dinosaurs to Godzilla. Some made mention of the new quest, while others simply posted humorous comments for the sake of it.

In no time, the comment section was filled with witty one-liners and friendly repartee:

"He’s been fighting big creatures since forever!," a user @Photomusicrock hilariously commented.

"This dude just can’t get away from giant creatures that want to eat him. Smh," another user @Inveeus hilariously commented.

"We're about to see what a pack of velociraptors can do to King Kong," a netizen @TLeeMcD sarcastically commented.

The peanut gallery was sure to ensure that it was heard, turning the entire event into a combination of off-the-cuff humor and slapstick mayhem. Before long, there was no one without something to say on the rapidly expanding list of remarks:

"Finally, someone to pour a glass of wine and tell Godzilla to calm down," a user @Asapteejo hilariously commented.

"First he was fighting dinosaurs and now it’s going to be giant monsters," another user @RealSethC_2006 hilariously commented.

"DR GRANT SAW GODZILLA AND SAID: “ IS THAT A DINOSAUR ?!?", another netizen @AndreSaintAlbin sarcastically commented.

"He's probably an expert on giant monsters at this point," a netizen @TheNuGeekz sarcastically wrote.

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Sam Neill joins the Godzilla x Kong sequel cast, alongside Dan Stevens, Kaitlyn Dever, and more!

Sam Neill is the newest actor to join the high-profile cast of the upcoming Godzilla x Kong sequel, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Jurassic Park icon joins returning Monsterverse star Dan Stevens and newcomers Kaitlyn Dever, Jack O'Connell, Matthew Modine, Delroy Lindo, and Alycia Debnam-Carey.

While the specifics of Neill's part are being kept hush-hush (because, naturally, we wouldn't have it any other way from a franchise that lives on secrets), fans are already abuzz with speculation.

Will he be an expert on monsters? A sinister scientist with a troubled history? Or perhaps simply someone caught amid a giant titanic battle? One thing's for sure: when Sam Neill steps into the ring with these colossal creatures, it's bound to be legendary.

Though there's no official confirmation on Sam Neill's role just yet, the internet's already abuzz with theories. Some think Kaitlyn Dever and Jack O'Connell could play siblings caught in the middle of the Kaiju fray, which means, keep your seatbelts buckled, Neill could be their father!

Yes, the Jurassic Park icon could go from evading dinosaurs to dole out dad advice on how to survive giant beasts.

Perhaps he'll be the wise, slightly cranky father who's experienced it all, from Jurassic Park raptors to Godzilla tail whips. Either way, if he's taking on the father role, we just hope he has a solid monster-fighting plan and a few dad jokes in his arsenal.

With a cast this stacked, the Godzilla x Kong sequel is shaping up to be more of a blockbuster party than a typical monster movie. While we're left guessing Neill’s role, the excitement is palpable, especially after the massive success of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

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The Monsterverse just keeps growing!

The Monsterverse is practically a Kaiju family reunion at this point, with Godzilla and Kong headlining more films than most Hollywood stars.

We've got the 2014 Godzilla, the 2017 Kong: Skull Island, 2019's Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 2021s Godzilla vs. Kong, and of course, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which is basically the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but with more tail whips and less drama about infinity stones.

And if that wasn't enough, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters came along in 2023, bringing the Titans to television. And the icing on the cake? There's a second season in the works! So if you haven't yet had your fill of ginormous beasts destroying cities, don't fret; they're just beginning.

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The Godzilla x Kong sequel has just become a lot more exciting with Sam Neill added to the cast. Though his role remains unknown, fans are already thrilled at the prospect of the Jurassic Park actor entering the titans and mayhem world. Famous for fighting dinosaurs, Neill's transition to the Monsterverse seems like the natural next step, only this time, he'll be avoiding lizards the size of skyscrapers rather than raptors.

Whether as wise mentor or accidental onlooker, one thing is certain: Neill's inclusion in the cast assures that the sequel will be full of surprises.

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