Months ago it was reported that Paul Rudd and Jack Black would reunite for the comedic re-imagining of the 1997 horror film Anaconda. Now, additional stars have joined this epic project including Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn, Selton Mello and Ione Skye bringing fresh talent to the already exciting lineup. Directed by Tom Gormican known for The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, the ‘Anaconda’ reboot promises a hilarious twist on the classic snake-filled action film.
In this re-imagining, the story revolves around a group of friends facing mid-life crises who decide to remake their favourite childhood movie. However, they find themselves in a much more dangerous and wild adventure as they venture into the rainforest. Giant snakes, natural disasters and violent criminals will test their survival skills.
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Paul Rudd and Jack Black play key roles in the film, with Rudd portraying an actor whose Hollywood dreams are fading, while Black plays a wedding videographer who once directed movies but now finds himself stuck in his current job. Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn, as childhood friends, join Rudd and Black on this wild journey. Meanwhile Selton is making his English-language debut who will play a Brazilian animal wrangler. Ione Skye is also part of the cast, portraying Jack’s wife.
The ‘Anaconda’ Reboot is currently being filmed in Australia with the support of the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Strategy. It is set to hit theaters on December 25, 2025.
(Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
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