Dwayne Johnson To Star In ‘Jumanji’ Remake [UPDATED]
UPDATE: Dwayne Johnson just confirmed on hisInstagramthat he’ll produce and star inJumanji. The actor and his production company, Seven Bucks Productions, plan to “edge up the script.” There’s still no word if Kevin Hart will co-star. Our original story from August 03, 2025 follows.Dwayne JohnsonandKevin Hartstar in this summer’s comedyCentral Intelligencetogether, but before that movie even hits theaters, they’re already considering another collaboration. Johnson and Hart are in early talks forJake Kasdan’s new adaptation ofJumanji, which was previously turned into a movie back in 1995.
Learn more about Johnson and Hart potentially joining theJumanjicast after the jump.
Varietysays Sony is interested in the two actors headliningJumanji.The problem is, both Johnson and Hart are two incredibly busy men.Johnson is shootingBaywatchat the moment, which he’ll then followup withFast 8, season three of HBO’sBallers, and, although it might get pushed back, New Line’svideo game adaptation ofRampage.Jumanjistarts shooting around the beginning of fall, so ifRampagedoes get postponed, it’ll create time in Johnson’s schedule for Kasdan’s film.
Kevin Hart, on the other hand, is working on The Weinstein Company’sremake ofThe Intouchablesthis summer, starring alongside Bryan Cranston. Variety explains working around both Hart and Johnson’s schedules is the potential deal breaker, but the outlet’s insiders tell them a deal is still moving forward.
With the duo potentially starring in the remake, perhaps Sony wants to takeChris Van Allsburg’s story in a far more comedic direction. Robin Williams brought a comedic energy to the originalJumanji, but there was also a sense of sadness to his character and the story. There is an emotional arc toJoe Johnston’s film, as broad as it is at times.
We’ll see how Johnson and Hart work together this summer. IfCentral Intelligenceends up being a box-office hit, then it’ll make for a wise move on Sony’s part to land the two actors forJumanji. Even if the summer comedy doesn’t click with audiences, although that seems unlikely, Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart would remain two actors that could probably help makeJumanjia huge success.
