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Karen Gillan and Nick Jonas Cast in the New Jumanji Movie

By Maryann Yin 

Jumanji Book Cover (GalleyCat)Two more actors have joined the cast of the new Jumanji movie: Karen Gillan and Nick Jonas. Some of the other actors who have previously signed on for this project include Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black.

According to Variety, “plot details are being kept under wraps.” Johnson shared an Instagram post (embedded below) and revealed that “this isn’t a remake or reboot, but a continuation of the awesome Jumanji story we love.” The theatrical release date has been set for July 28, 2017.

USA Today reports that the original film adaptation came out back in 1995. Some of the actors who starred in that movie include the late Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, and Kirsten Dunst. The story for both adaptation projects comes from Chris Van Allsburg’s classic picture book. Houghton Mifflin originally published this book back in 1981. (via Jezebel)

Between myself, @kevinhart4real Jack Black and @NickJonas we’ve searched far and wide to find the one person to complete our #JUMANJI family. This isn’t just any role, but in many ways the most important role of the movie. We had to find a girl. But not just any girl. A girl who has “Chutzpah”. Guts, nerve and talent to stand her ground and hold her own against Nick’s cool rockstar ways, Jack’s relentless energy and genius, Kevin’s masterful timing and skills and the big, brown, bald tattooed guy who just simply stands there and oooooozes smoldering, captivating, sizzling, can’t take your eyes off this brilliant manly man.. never mind I got drunk on the ol’ DJ kool aid again. Ladies and gentlemen, I’m proud to announce a girl who’s playing the most important role in our movie – the talented, beautiful and down for a Scottish fight at any time, Ms @KarenGillanOfficial. And yes, this is the girl who is so bad ass she shaved her freaking head for Guardians of the Galaxy. We start production next month in Hawaii and as many of you already know, this isn’t a remake or reboot, but a continuation of the awesome JUMANJI story we love. Jake “The Snake” Kasdan directing, Matt “OG” Tolmach producing. Yup, I give everyone nicknames. The adventure and fun continues… #JUMANJI #KarenGillan #RESPECT #GingerTough

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