Anaconda is an upcoming American action comedy horror film directed by Tom Gormican, written by Gormican and Kevin Etten, and starring Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Selton Mello, Daniela Melchior, Thandiwe Newton, and Steve Zahn. It is the sixth installment in the Anaconda film series, and a reimagining of the 1997 film directed by Luis Llosa which starred Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube. It is set to be produced by Columbia Pictures.
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Directed by | Tom Gormican |
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Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Anaconda is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 25, 2025.
Cast
edit- Jack Black as Doug McCallister, a wedding videographer
- Paul Rudd as Ronald Griffen "Griff" Jr, a background actor
- Selton Mello as Santiago Braga
- Daniela Melchior as Ana Almeida
- Thandiwe Newton as Claire Simons, Doug and Griff's friend
- Steve Zahn as Kenny Trent, Doug and Griff's friend
- Ione Skye as Malie McCallister, Doug's wife
Production
editOn January 24, 2020, it was announced that Columbia Pictures was developing a reboot of the 1997 cult film Anaconda, with Evan Daugherty attached to write the screenplay.[1] In March 2023, Tom Gormican was announced as the director of the film.[2] In August 2024, Jack Black and Paul Rudd were cast in the leading roles, with Tom Gormican confirmed to direct from a screenplay written by Gormican and Kevin Etten.[3] In September, Daniela Melchior joined the cast.[4] In January 2025, Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn, Selton Mello, and Ione Skye joined the cast, with principal photography beginning that month in Australia.[5]
Release
editAnaconda is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 25, 2025.[6]
References
edit- ^ Kit, Borys (January 24, 2020). "'Anaconda' Reboot in the Works With 'Snow White and the Huntsman' Writer (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
- ^ Kamal, Nathan (March 11, 2023). "Exclusive: Anaconda Reboot In Development From Massive Talent Director". Giant Freakin Robot. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (August 21, 2024). "Jack Black, Paul Rudd Circling Reimagining of Horror Movie 'Anaconda'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (September 30, 2024). "Daniela Melchior Joins Paul Rudd And Jack Black In Sony's New 'Anaconda' Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (January 17, 2025). "New 'Anaconda' Movie Ensnares Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ Gajewski, Ryan (December 20, 2024). "Paul Rudd, Jack Black's 'Anaconda' Comedy Lands 2025 Holiday Release". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 20, 2024.