Overview
- The world premiere took place Dec. 13 at Los Angeles' United Theater with Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Thandiwe Newton and Ione Skye walking the red carpet.
- Ice Cube, who starred in the 1997 original, appeared at the event and said he "jumped" at doing a cameo because the new approach felt fresh.
- According to the official synopsis, two lifelong friends attempt to remake their favorite film in the Amazon until a real giant anaconda turns their set dangerous.
- Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior, Selton Mello and Steve Zahn join the cast alongside Black and Rudd.
- Anaconda is directed by Tom Gormican, known for The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, and will be released in theaters on Dec. 25.