Jack Black & Paul Rudd To Star In ‘Anaconda’ Reimagining From Director Tom Gormican

Do you guys remember “Anaconda?” It’s ok if you don’t because it’s not a great film. But the film stars Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, and Jon Voight and tells the story of a group of people who go off into the jungle and come face to face with a massive, murderous anaconda snake. By and large, the film is terrible, but there are a few standout, meme-worthy scenes. Now, it should be of no surprise that a studio is ready to reboot the film. 

According to THR, Jack Black and Paul Rudd are being eyed to star in a remake of “Anaconda.” The film is expected to be directed by Tom Gormican, who co-wrote the script alongside Kevin Etten. Gormican is probably best known for his recent film with Nicolas Cage, “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.” 

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The report claims the new film is about two friends who venture off into the jungle in hopes of remaking a favorite film from their youth. Except, when they get there, things take a turn for the worse. It really does feel like the perfect film for a filmmaker like Gormican. 

This new film is far from the only sequel/reboot in the “Anaconda” franchise. Seven years after the release of the first film, 2004 saw the release of “Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid.” Then came “Anaconda 3: Offspring” and “Anacondas 4: Trail of Blood.” The most recent entry in the franchise is 2015’s “Lake Placid vs. Anaconda,” which saw the alligator-centric “Lake Placid” franchise crossover with the snake franchise. As you can see, there hasn’t been a big-budget entry in the film series in quite some time. 

There’s no release date set for the new film.