Iconic 90s movie reboot gets casting update with Suicide Squad star joining two big stars

After a reboot of the iconic 90s film Anaconda was previously announced to be in the works, the film has received a casting update.

It was reported back in August that Hollywood heavyweights Jack Black and Paul Rudd were in discussions to appear in a reboot of the iconic 90s thriller film Anaconda.

Now the film has received a casting update, with Suicide Squad star Daniela Melachior joining the cast in a yet undisclosed role, according to Deadline.

The Portuguese actress starred in the superhero film back in 2021, and has also appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Assassin Club and Fast X. The new version of the film, set to be penned and directed by Tom Gormican, aims to inject more comedy into the plot.

The original movie featured Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson and Ice Cube as a National Geographic film crew held captive by a deranged hunter on a quest to find the world’s deadliest snake.

It was previously revealed that the upcoming project won’t be a straight remake but rather a reimagining of the classic. The storyline will center around a group of friends venturing into the jungle to recreate their favorite childhood film.

While it remains unclear what roles Jack and Paul might take on, the two main characters are described as a director moonlighting as a wedding videographer and an actor who used to portray a policeman on TV.

The project is being produced by Brad Fuller and Andrew Form’s Fully Formed production company. Earlier this year, it was announced that Andrew had secured a first-look deal with Sony division Screen Gems.

Given Jack and Paul’s previous collaborations with Sony on the Jumanji and Ghostbusters franchises, their involvement in the Anaconda reboot seems highly probable.

Anaconda, the cult classic, raked in a whopping $16.6 million on its opening weekend and held onto the top spot for another week. The film went on to gross $136.8 million worldwide, cementing its status as a fan favorite.

The success of Anaconda led to the creation of an entire movie franchise, with four sequels following the original. Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid hit cinemas in 2004, seven years after the first film.

This was followed by Anaconda 3: Offspring in 2008 and Anacondas: Trail of Blood in 2009. The fifth and final installment of the franchise, Lake Placid vs Anaconda, was released on April 25, 2015.

A release date of Anaconda is yet to be revealed.