Hollywood superstar Dwayne Johnson has officially announced the beginning of production for the next chapter in the wildly popular Jumanji film series. He shared the exciting news with his fans, describing the project as a grand and emotionally resonant conclusion to the beloved franchise.
Production Begins with Full Cast Reunion
On a Tuesday evening, Johnson took to Instagram to share a photograph from the film's first table read, which took place in Los Angeles. The city will also serve as a primary filming location. The entire main cast, including Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan, reunited for the occasion, generating immense excitement. Johnson wrote in his caption that their jaws were sore from laughing so hard, and everyone expressed how much they had missed the unique joy and fun of making these films.
He confirmed that this third installment is designed to be the final movie in the current story arc, aiming to provide a beautiful and emotionally fitting send-off for the characters audiences have grown to love.
A Heartfelt Tribute to the Original
In his social media post, Johnson also revealed a special and meaningful detail for the upcoming film. He showed a pair of dice that his character, Dr. Smolder Bravestone, will wear as a necklace. This is not just any prop; it is a direct and heartfelt tribute to the late, great Robin Williams, who starred in the original 1995 'Jumanji' movie. This Easter egg is sure to delight long-time fans of the franchise.
The film's creative team remains consistent, with Jake Kasdan returning to direct. The screenplay is once again penned by Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg, who wrote the previous two successful films. The production is helmed by a team including Matt Tolmach, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, Johnson, and Kasdan himself.
The Jumanji Legacy Continues
The Jumanji story began with Chris Van Allsburg's 1981 picture book. The 1995 Sony film adaptation, starring Robin Williams, became a family classic worldwide. Decades later, the franchise was brilliantly rebooted with 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' in 2017, which cleverly transformed the magical board game into a video game. This movie was a colossal box office hit, earning a staggering $962.5 million globally.
Its sequel, 'Jumanji: The Next Level' released in 2019, continued the success, adding another $800 million to the franchise's total global earnings. The upcoming film is expected to bring back actors Alex Wolff, Madison Iseman, Ser'Darius Blaine, Morgan Turner, and Awkwafina, ensuring a seamless connection to the previous stories.
With production now underway, fans can eagerly anticipate one last massive, fun, and heartfelt adventure with their favourite video game avatars.
