Jack Black has been offered a role in the new Jumanji
Popular Hollywood comedian Jack Black is in talks with Sony Pictures to participate in the new movie adaptation of Jumanji. This is reported by The Wrap, citing its sources. Which character the actor was asked to play was not specified at the time of this writing. Let us remind you that Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart have been announced to play the leading roles in the movie, which will be based on the work of Chris Van Allsburg. Filming is expected to start in August 2016 with an eye on the premiere on July 28, 2017. Earlier, Dwayne Johnson promised to immortalize the memory of the leading actor in the 1995 version of Robin Williams in the remake. According to the actor, he intends to discuss this idea with representatives of the Williams family and hopes for their support. The 1995 movie also stars Jonathan Hyde, Kirsten Dunst, Bradley Pierce, Bonnie Hunt, Bibi Neuwert, Patricia Clarkson and other actors. It is not yet known whether any of them will appear in the new version. The plot of the work was built around 12-year-old Alan Parrish, who is imprisoned in a magical board game called "Jumanji" for 26 years. After returning to the real world, he must pass a series of tests to complete the game. The Topic of Article: Jack Black has been offered a role in the new Jumanji. |
