Earlier this month,Dwayne Johnsonconfirmed that his new next project will in fact be aJumanji sequelthat continues the story of the original 1995 classic. The actor leads an ensemble cast that includes hisCentral Intelligenceco-starKevin Hart,Jack BlackandNick Jonas. Today, the actor revealed thatKaren Gillan(Guardians of the Galaxy) has also joined the cast. While there is very little we know about her character,Dwayne Johnsonmade it clear she has one of the most important roles in the film.
Dwayne Johnsonbroke the news himself earlier today onInstgramand his other social media accounts. The actor/producer wouldn’t reveal her character’s name, or how she fits into the story, but he did state that he and his co-stars went through a grueling search to find the right actress. Here’s what he had to say on Instagram.
‘Between myself, @kevinhart4realJack Blackand @NickJonas we’ve searched far and wide to find the one person to complete ourJumanjifamily. This isn’t just any role, but in many ways the most important role of the movie. We had to find a girl. But not just any girl. A girl who has “Chutzpah”. Guts, nerve and talent to stand her ground and hold her own againstNick’s cool rockstar ways, Jack’s relentless energy and genius,Kevin’s masterful timing and skills and the big, brown, bald tattooed guy who just simply stands there and oooooozes smoldering, captivating, sizzling, can’t take your eyes off this brilliant manly man.. never mind I got drunk on the ol’ DJ kool aid again. Ladies and gentlemen, I’m proud to announce a girl who’s playing the most important role in our movie - the talented, beautiful and down for a Scottish fight at any time, Ms @KarenGillanOfficial. And yes, this is the girl who is so bad ass she shaved her freaking head forGuardians of the Galaxy. We start production next month in Hawaii and as many of you already know, this isn’t a remake or reboot, but a continuation of the awesomeJumanjistory we love.Jake “The Snake” Kasdandirecting,Matt “OG” Tolmachproducing. Yup, I give everyone nicknames. The adventure and fun continues… #JUMANJI #KarenGillan #RESPECT #GingerTough"
Dwayne Johnsonhad previously teased that this story will pay tribute to the late greatRobin Williams, who starred as Alan Parrish in the originalJumanji. We don’t know for sure how this newJumanjiproject will honorRobin Williams' beloved character, but, since this is a continuation and not a reboot, it’s possible that originalJumanjistars such asKirsten Dunst,Bradley Pierce,Bonnie Hunt,Bebe Neuwirth,David Alan GrierandPatricia Clarksonmay return. The originalJumanjiearned $100.4 million domestically and $262.7 million worldwide, from a $65 million production budget.
Jake Kasdan(Sex Tape) directs from a script byScott Rosenberg(Con Air), based onChris Van Allsburg’s original 1985 book. Sony Pictures has handed out a June 07, 2025 release date for this sequel which was originally targeting a 2016Christmas release.Karen Gillanmost recently starred inThe Big Short, and she will next be seen in the indie thrillerIn the Valley of Violence,The ListandGuardians of the Galaxy 2.
