The Rock And Kevin Hart Set To Star In Jumanji Remake
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Sony is getting closer to rebooting a Robin Williams classic with two of the busiest actors in town.
Sources tell Variety Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart are in early talks to star in Sony’s “Jumanji,” a new adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg’s original 1981 adventure book.
Schedules are still being worked out, as both Johnson and Hart have heavy production loads ahead, but insiders say things are moving toward a deal.
Johnson has an opening this fall with his New Line pic “Rampage” possibly shifting to 2017. The plan would be to shoot “Jumanji” before the third season of his HBO series “Ballers.” Johnson will also shoot “Fast 8” this summer, reprising his role of Agent Hobbs.
Hart is expected to shoot “The Intouchables” remake for Weinstein this summer opposite Bryan Cranston, and according to sources, working out this part of the schedule could prove difficult.
The pair showed great chemistry after co-hosting the MTV Movie Awards, and with anticipation high for their upcoming New Line action comedy “Central Intelligence,” Sony sees this as the perfect opportunity to pair the two up again for a tentpole.
Jake Kasdan is on board to direct with Matt Tolmach producing. The pic set to bow on July 28, 2017.
William Teitler is also producing with Ted Field, Mike Weber and Van Allsburg will executive produce. Principal photography is expected to start this August in Honolulu, HI.
The reboot’s script has been written by Scott Rosenberg and Jeff Pinkner, based on a draft by the original writers, Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers.
The 1995 “Jumanji” movie starred Williams, Kirsten Dunst, David Alan Grier, Bonnie Hunt, Jonathan Hyde and Bebe Neuwirth. The story centers on a 12-year-old boy who becomes trapped in a board game in 1969 and is released 26 years later.
While the original was heavy on action elements, Williams’ comedic talents helped deliver the light-hearted family adventure pic the studio wanted. Hart has demonstrated his physical comedy abilities in films like “Ride Along.”
Hart has already had a busy 2016 with “Ride Along 2” bringing in $91 million at the domestic box office. His stand-up comedy pic “Kevin Hart: What Now?” bows Oct. 14 and he is also voicing a character in Illumination’s “The Secret Life of Pets.”
Hart is repped by UTA, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Schreck Rose Dapello and Adams. Johnson is repped by WME, manager Dany Garcia, and Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown.
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nah just nah
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kevin hart coo but he not that funny
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let me guess..
Kevin gonna play the incompetent comic relief...screaming and not knowing what's going on -
Kevin hart gonna be one of the monkeys
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Kevin Hart is trash
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I am waiting for the kevin voice over for the captain underpants movie. It's one of my favorite childhood story books.
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2stepz_ahead wrote: »let me guess..
Kevin gonna play the incompetent comic relief...screaming and not knowing what's going on
But he's hilarious and if you think otherwise you're hating. It's gonna be a classic like Soul Plane. -
My people pumping out these movies
GOAT -
But for real they should leave that movie alone in respect of robin's work.
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Yea Hollywood trying to ? to bury him and Rock purposely. You can't just stick em in every movie. That ? needs to be natural.
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2stepz_ahead wrote: »let me guess..
Kevin gonna play the incompetent comic relief...screaming and not knowing what's going on
But he's hilarious and if you think otherwise you're hating. It's gonna be a classic like Soul Plane.
Your sarcasm went over people's heads lol -
illestni99ainne wrote: »Kevin hart gonna be one of the monkeys
that would work. -
illestni99ainne wrote: »Kevin hart gonna be one of the monkeys
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? wanna ? Kevin Hart, 'gotdamnit why does he keep eating' :joy: :joy:
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Lurkristocrat wrote: »kevin hart coo but he not that funny
His funniest role was cameo in 40 yr old ?
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I think Kevin and Kid Rock would make sum good on-screen comedy
But them two in Jumanji hell nah, i refuse to watch -
Maybe i need to see Jumanji again but i dont think it matches the type of comedy kev does
at the same time salute them two for getting all of these roles/offers its dope to see them on top. good dudes both talented
but still that ? gon be super trash smh jumanji a classic let it be -
yahwehprofet wrote: »Lurkristocrat wrote: »kevin hart coo but he not that funny
His funniest role was cameo in 40 yr old ?
why?? because he was saying "? " and acting mad hood. yo i hate ? ass ? . -
The rest of black Hollywood looking for jobs with Tyler Perry and Kev out here turning down nothing but his collar. Love him or hate him, the ? out here working hard. Salute
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Kevin Hart the fat chick at the buffet, he just can't turn down ? . He playing the same role in every movie too. Atleast diversify yourself so you don't get pigeonhole (see Bill Murray,etc).
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So Kevin will be Robin Williams' character and the Rock will be the hunter chasing him?
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Why remake this smh
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illestni99ainne wrote: »Kevin hart gonna be one of the monkeys
He's gonna be the little kid who cheats his turn and turns into a monkey.