According to Variety, Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson are in talks to star in a Jumanji reboot with Sony spearheading the project. The buzz surrounding Hart and Johnson is high following their VMA’s hosting duties, so it makes perfect sense. Fans are also excited about their new film, Central Intelligence.
The 1995 version of Jumanji was a huge hit, earning around $263 million. The adaptation of the 1981 Chris Van Allsburg children’s book starred Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, David Alan Grier, Bonnie Hunt, Jonathan Hyde, and Bebe Neuwirth.
In the story, siblings Peter and Judy (Dunst) explore an old mansion, where they discover a mysterious game called Jumanji in the attic. When they start playing, they free Alan Parish (Williams), who had been trapped in the game’s jungle-themed adventures for decades. The only way to free him for good is to win the game. It will be interesting to see how Sony adapts the story for Hart and Johnson.
Jake Kasdan is on board to direct the new Jumanji and Matt Tolmach serves as producer. The film is expected to be released on July 28, 2017.
