Paul Rudd and Jack Black might be heading to the jungle. Deadline is hearing that while no deal is done, the two are in early talks to star in new take on Anaconda at Sony Pictures. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent writers Tom Gormican and Kevin Etten penned the script, with Gormican planning to direct. Brad Fuller and Andrew Form are producing through Fully Formed banner.
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Sources say this latest version is not a remake but a new take with the same snake front and center, with a story that leans more toward comedy.
So that we reach the point where we see someone in the role of Annoying Sidekick and think “Jack Black would have done this better, I hope he returns to acting soon.”