Jennifer Lopez with the snake from Anaconda
The Big Picture The slithering terror of the 1997 cult classic Anaconda is making its way back to the big screen, and this time, Columbia Pictures is aiming to bring a fresh, comedic twist to the tale. The studio is reportedly in early talks with Jack Black and Paul Rudd to headline a re-imagining of the original movie which was both a box office success and a key player in launching a mini franchise.
For those who remember the original Anaconda — or perhaps for those who have only heard the whispers of its monstrous legacy — the film was a thrilling, if somewhat campy, horror adventure that capitalized on our collective fear of the unknown lurking in nature. Directed by Luis Llosa, the 1997 film followed a National Geographic film crew as they ventured deep into the Amazon rainforest to document the world’s largest and deadliest snake.
Who Was in 'Anaconda'? The original cast was a veritable who’s who of 90s stars, featuring Jennifer Lopez as the determined documentarian, Owen Wilson as a laid-back sound engineer, Ice Cube as the film’s level-headed cameraman, and Jon Voight as the unhinged snake hunter with a dark agenda. The movie struck a nerve with audiences, grossing $136 million globally, and quickly secured its place as a cult classic.
This new iteration of Anaconda is poised to take a different narrative approach. Rather than following a documentary crew, the re-imagined story will center on a group of friends grappling with mid-life crises. These characters, looking to recapture the spirit of their youth, decide to remake their favorite movie from the 90s by heading into the rainforest — only to find themselves in a real-life horror scenario involving natural disasters, giant snakes, and violent criminals.
Release Date April 11, 1997 Director Luis Llosa Cast Jennifer Lopez , Ice Cube , Jon Voight , Eric Stoltz , Jonathan Hyde , Owen Wilson Runtime 89 minutes Writers Hans Bauer , Jim Cash , Jack Epps Jr.
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