In an exciting turn of events, Sony’s upcoming Anaconda reboot featuring Jack Black and Paul Rudd is set to hit theaters on December 25. This bold reinvention leans heavily into comedy, departing from the tense survival horror of the original franchise. To unveil the main cast, Jack Black performed a wild, Tenacious D-inspired song that perfectly encapsulates his unique comedic style.
Joining Black and Rudd in this quirky adventure are Thandiwe Newton of Westworld fame, Steve Zahn from Silo and Joy Ride, Brazilian actor Selton Mello, and Daniela Melchior, known for her roles in The Suicide Squad and Road House. Moreover, Ione Skye, famed for her role in Say Anything, has also been confirmed to partake in this wild ride.
This reboot offers a fresh narrative, centering on a group of friends facing mid-life crises who decide to remake their favorite childhood movie. However, their nostalgic project takes a dangerous turn as they venture deep into the rainforest, finding themselves not only battling gigantic snakes but also confronting violent criminals and natural disasters. Comicbook describes their struggle for survival as a scenario ripped straight from a fever dream, heightening the film’s comedic potential.
At the helm of this project is Tom Gormican, the writer-director known for The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, promising a unique vision for the Anaconda saga. Fans of the original 1997 Anaconda film, directed by Luis Llosa, will recall the iconic ensemble cast, which included Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Jon Voight, Eric Stoltz, Owen Wilson, and Danny Trejo. That film featured a tense thriller plot where a film crew became hostages to a deranged hunter in search of the world’s most lethal snake.
The original movie sparked several sequels from 2004 to 2009 and even led to a crossover with the Lake Placid franchise in 2015. The upcoming reboot with Jack Black aims to break all conventions, delivering an entertaining and hilarious new chapter in the Anaconda saga, making it an anticipated comedy adventure that fans won’t want to miss.
