Earlier this week,Dwayne Johnsonrevealed on social media that he just had a meeting withJumanjidirectorJake Kasdanand producerMatt Tolmachto discuss the remake, confirming his role in the movie. Now we have word that another actor has joined the cast, with comedianJack Blacksigning on as an unspecified character. The actor will joinDwayne JohnsonandKevin Hart, and there are still two major roles left to be cast.
The Wrapbroke the news onJack Black’s casting, but no details have been given in regards to whom he’ll be playing.Dwayne Johnsonchimed in on the casting himself through Instagram, teasing that fans will “understand” who his character is when it’s revealed. Take a look at the actor’s statement that he posted just an hour ago.
“Guess who’s ready to enter into the world of #JUMANJI… JACK (mf’n) BLACK. World lovesJack Blackand so do I. Been a big fan of his work over the years. A brilliant actor who I’m confident will turn in a performance of a lifetime forJumanji. (when we reveal his character you’ll understand;). In our reimagining of the story ofJumanji,Jackbrings that rare balance of cool with funny and edge with childlike joy. The “JumanjiBreakfast Club” is coming together.. myself,Jack (mf’n) BlackandKevin Hart. Two big roles left. One bad ass girl. One semi-sorta bad ass dude. Who will they be… this is gonna be fun.”
InDwayne Johnson’s earlier post from this week, he revealed that, while the originalJumanjionly had three main roles, this remake will feature five primary characters. The actor also teased that his “buddies” have been shuffling around other projects to hopefully be a part ofJumanji, but as of now, onlyDwayne Johnson,Kevin Hartand nowJack Blackhave been confirmed. No story details have been announced, but earlier reports claimed the plot follows a 12-year-old boy trapped in a board game back in 1969 who is released 45 years later.Dwayne Johnsonalso revealed that this remake will pay tribute to the lateRobin Williams, who starred in theoriginal Jumanjias Alan Parrish.
Jake Kasdan(Sex Tape,Bad Teacher,Walk Hard) is directingJumanjifrom a script byScott RosenbergandJeff Pinkner, who rewrote an early draft byChris McKennaandErik Sommers.Matt Tolmachis producing alongsideWilliam Teitler, withTed Field,Mike Weberand authorChris Van Allsburgexecutive producing.Jack Blackmost recently starred in Sony’sGoosebumps, and returned to voice Po in this year’s animated sequelKung Fu Panda 3. Production is slated to begin this August onJumanji, with the studio already setting a June 14, 2025 release date.
