The upcoming new version of Anaconda will take audiences on a thrilling ride, featuring new characters attempting to survive against the titular giant snake. Jack Black found a very creative way to share the list of actors who will star in this iteration of the 1997 adventure. In a short video, the artist presents a song that lists the major players attached to Anaconda, confirming that Steve Zahn, Daniela Melchior, and Thandiwe Newton are ready to face off against the terrifying creature. This blockbuster is set to keep audiences on the edge of their seats during the upcoming holiday season.
It had been previously confirmed that Jack Black and Paul Rudd would star in Anaconda. The Ant-Man star was also present during Black’s unique announcement, with both actors practicing their Portuguese as principal photography for the project continues. Not much is known about the premise of Anaconda, but the characters played by Black and Rudd have been confirmed. The Kung Fu Panda icon will step into the shoes of Doug McCallister, a wedding videographer, while Paul Rudd will play a background actor named Ronald Griffen, Jr. It remains uncertain which of these characters will make it out of Anaconda alive.
The cast of Anaconda has appeared in a wide variety of successful projects in recent years. Steve Zahn was seen as Mark Mossbacher in the first season of The White Lotus, the HBO anthology centered around the mysteries that take place in a luxurious resort chain. Before signing on to star in the new version of Anaconda, Daniela Melchior made waves with her roles in both The Suicide Squad and Fast X. The new version of Anaconda will be directed by Tom Gormican, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Kevin Etten.
Before working on this upcoming comedy about a group of unusual individuals confronting a dangerous monster, Gormican was involved in the development of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. The comedic tone of Anaconda will allow the director to showcase the best of his charismatic leads. Audiences are already familiar with the stars of this movie, and the Jumanji franchise has demonstrated that there is still considerable interest in jungle adventures on the big screen. Anaconda premieres in theaters in the United States on Christmas Day, and fans should stay tuned for more updates.
