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Jack Black, Paul Rudd Reboot Anaconda with Holiday Humor

12/18/2025

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Jack Black (actor) and Paul Rudd (actor) star in the comedy reboot of Anaconda, where Doug and Griff try to make an indie version of the 1997 horror classic for a Christmas release.
Director Tom Gormican, not the studio's first choice, aims to blend comedy with jump scares.
Thandiwe Newton (actress) and Steve Zahn (actor) are in the cast.
Improvisation adds humor on set.

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Story summary

Jack Black (actor) and Paul Rudd (actor) star in the comedy reboot of Anaconda, where Doug and Griff try to make an indie version of the 1997 horror classic for a Christmas release.
Director Tom Gormican, not the studio's first choice, aims to blend comedy with jump scares.
Thandiwe Newton (actress) and Steve Zahn (actor) are in the cast.
Improvisation adds humor on set.