Paul Rudd Opened Up About His And Jack Black’s Anaconda Movie, And It Sounds Like The Pefect Crew To Pull Off This Spin On The 1997 Classic

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1997’s “Anaconda” introduced one of the most terrifying yet lovable movie creatures with its colossal snake set in the Amazon. This adventure is among several feature films making a comeback in the 2025 movie lineup. As one of the human cast members, Paul Rudd, mentioned, “it’s not a remake,” and the unique plot twist at the core of the story seems poised to be a grand slam for Rudd, co-star Jack Black, and director Tom Gormican.

During SXSW where he was promoting the premiere of “Death of a Unicorn”, Rudd revealed to Collider that the fresh take on the Ice Cube and Jennifer Lopez-led movie “Anaconda” is unexpected. He explained that this version of “Anaconda” maintains the same wild spirit as Gormican’s previous film, “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent”. Moreover, Rudd hinted that it leans more towards a comedic tribute rather than a direct sequel or reimagining.

This upcoming movie, similar to “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” in terms of its meta-comedy style, is being directed by the same person. The story revolves around a group of individuals who admire and cherish the ’90s film Anaconda, but it’s not a remake. Instead, it’s an entirely fresh concept that promises to be humorous. As for its rating, I’m unsure at this moment, but we’re nearly wrapping up production, and it’s been quite enjoyable!

It seems we’ve got a highly anticipated movie premiere coming up on Christmas Day! If the duo who unveiled the Anaconda cast list is any indication, I can’t wait to see where the holidays take me. Modern, self-referential storytelling in movies and TV series might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but for fans like me who enjoyed Nic Cage’s wink at his film legacy in the previous Gormican title, this is exciting news! Let’s see if they can reel in this big catch – or should I say snake?

Despite some initial reservations, I believe this film will surpass expectations, even considering its two prominent actors. It’s worth noting that Paul Rudd has other movies on the horizon – “Death of a Unicorn” and A24’s comedy “Friendship,” in which he co-stars with Tim Robinson. Meanwhile, Jack Black is set to direct “A Minecraft Movie.” Each of these projects, representing different genres, seems like an ideal prelude to taking on a midlife-crisis role, where the character seeks to recapture the thrill of battling an unusually large anaconda, as suggested by the film’s synopsis.

It’s uncertain how this will stack up against the Luis Llosa film or function as a meta comedy on its own, but it promises to be an outrageous journey. From what we’ve seen so far about the upcoming reboot, Black, Rudd, Gormican, and the rest of the crew appear to be masterfully handling the serpent, with it set for delivery in due time.

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2025-03-21 03:38