WATCH: 'Godzilla' 2014 reboot director Gareth Edwards talks recreating iconic movie monster [VIDEOS]

We're all incredibly excited for 2014's Godzilla, the reboot of the iconic movie monster with a modern twist. In a new set of interview clips released this week, director Gareth Edwards opens up about his favorite movie monsters, getting this amazing gig, working on the project and much more!

In this clip, Edwards lists his top three favorite movie monsters:

Edwards then talks about his path to becoming the acclaimed director and filmmaker he is today. Check this clip out right here:

This following clip shows Edwards talking about getting hired for this great project:

Of course, probably most importantly, Gareth Edwards opens up about creating his version of one of the most iconic movie monsters for this 2014 adaptation:

Are you excited for Edwards' new movie, Godzilla? Let us know what you think of these clips and the upcoming movie in the comments section below!

Godzilla stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, Sally Hawkins, David Strathairn, Ken Watanabe and Bryan Cranston, though the main attraction is the new take on the legendary film monster. It hits theaters on May 16, 2014.

Here is a brief synopsis of the movie:

In Summer 2014, the world's most revered monster is reborn as Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures unleash the epic action adventure "Godzilla." From visionary new director Gareth Edwards ("Monsters") comes a powerful story of human courage and reconciliation in the face of titanic forces of nature, when the awe-inspiring Godzilla rises to restore balance as humanity stands defenseless.