'I make movies as a form of activism': Brie Larson says she's 'proud' to represent journalists in Kong: Skull Island...despite it being a monster film

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 22:15 EST, 31 January 2017 | Updated: 04:03 EST, 1 February 2017

She says her part in a science fiction movie is a form of activism.

And Brie Larson, 27, recently compared her role as fictional journalist Mason Weaver to the many journalists risking their lives every day all over the world.

In an Instagram post Tuesday, the actress made reference to the ongoing political environment in the current Trump administration where many journalists are being targeted and called liars by the White House. 

'I make movies as a form of activism': In an Instagram post Tuesday Brie Larson, 27, compared her role in Kong: Skull Island to journalists risking their lives everyday

'I make movies as a form of activism,' she started in the post that accompanied a picture of her character. 

The actress continued: 'I believe we learn from what we see in our leaders. I'm proud to play Mason Weaver in @kongskullislandmovie because she represents the many journalists who risk their lives everyday to share with us the truth.'

She goes on to explain why she feels her character is a good role model. 

'Weaver leads with compassion and believes that unity cannot be obtained through aggression,' she explained. 'I'm excited to share this film with you. And in the meanwhile I'm thrilled to have this platform as a way to connect us. Let's work together. Lets be open to learning from each other.'

Proud: The actress says she is 'proud' to play a character who 'leads with compassion'

Brie stars as an anti-war photographer who gets caught up in a scientific expedition on a mythical, uncharted island to find the mighty Kong.   

The action movie also stars Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson and John Goodman.

Samuel Jackson plays a helicopter pilot who believes he's just taking the trio on a quick trip to the remote island. 

Brie stars as an anti-war photographer who gets caught up in a scientific expedition on a mythical, uncharted island to find the mighty Kong

But trouble quickly strikes, and he demands 'You are going to tell me everything I don't know, or I'm going to blow your head off.'

'This planet doesn't belong to us. Ancient species owned this earth long before mankind,' says John. 

'I spent 30 years trying to prove the truth: Monsters exist. 

Coming soon: The Warner Brothers film hits theaters in March, 2017.

They group then are seen exploring giant skeletons on the tropical island, before fleeing from the giant Kong as he looms over them.

'What you're looking at is a monster from some bygone era. It's time to show that man is king,' vows Samuel's character as they take up the fight.

The Warner Brothers film hits theaters in March, 2017. 

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