Earlier today, we showed you a newset videofromJumanji 2, which hadJack Black’shutting down' production, with that report also including some casting news, withRhys DarbyandMorgan Turnercoming aboard.Dwayne Johnsontook to social media once again today to reval thatMorgan Turneris one of four new characters that the actor calls “JumanjiJuniors,” withSer’Darius Blain,Madison IsemanandAlex Wolffplaying the other Juniors. Here’s whatDwayne Johnsonhad to say on Instagram about theseJumanjiJuniors.
“Officially welcoming our #JumanjiJuniors to our film. Talented young actors @serdariusblain @madisoniseman @natandalex & @Mozefro. As you guys know, we’re not making aremake or reboot, but rather a continuation of our 1995 classic we all love. Survive or die stakes with our brilliantly funny motley crew ofKevin Hart,Karen GillanandJack Black. And yes its true.. I am in fact playing a man named “Smolder Bravestone”, ‘cause well… he smolders. Good Lord. #Jumanji The adventure continues.. SUMMER 2017.”
The Hollywood Reporterhas even more story details aboutJumanji 2, revealing thatAlex Wolff, the brother ofThe StandandDeath NotestarNat Wolff, is playing a young boy named Spencer. His avatar in theJumanjigame isDwayne Johnson’s character,Dr. Smolder Bravestone.Ser’Darius Blain,Madison IsemanandMorgan Turnerare playing the other “real-world kids,” but we don’t know which avatars will represent them.
Earlier this week, the firstJumanji 2photo was released featuringDwayne Johnson,Kevin Hart,Jack BlackandKaren Gillan, which was heavily criticized since all of the male stars were fully dressed, whileKaren Gillan’s costume was quite skimpy. The actress took to Twitter, revealing there is a good reason she is wearing “child sized clothes,” which many have theorized could mean that her character has been trapped in the game since she was a kid, and has simply grown out of those clothes. It seems this theory may be true, but we’ll have to wait and see ifDwayne JohnsonorKaren Gillanoffer more details soon.
In the original movie, siblings Peter (Bradley Pierce) and Judy Shepherd (Kirsten Dunst) find Alan Parrish (Robin Williams), who has been stuck in the game’s inner world for decades, with the kids given a chance to free him if they can beat the game.Dwayne Johnsonhas said numerous times that this movie will honorRobin Williams’ character, although no specific details have been given. Take a look atDwayne Johnson’s latest Instagram photo revealing the “JumanjiJuniors.”
