Jack Black says 'Jumanji' sequel honors late Robin Williams. Alan Parrish lives on!

Jack Black, star of the upcoming film “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” said that the movie will honor Robin Williams, star and lifeblood of the original 1. The Sony Pictures sequel will ensure that as the new characters navigate the game world of Jumanji, both new fans and old will know and appreciate who laid the groundwork. Williams, who starred as the unfortunate survivalist, Parrish, in the original, was lost to suicide in August 2. His wife, Susan Schneider, attributed the death to Williams’ struggle with Lewy body dementia. Karen Gillan defends skimpy 'Jumanji' costume that angered fans. Nonetheless, the equally quirky Black, who plays Professor Shelly Osborn in the sequel, told the Hollywood Reporter at a photo call held at Cine.

Europe in Barcelona, that Williams still has a role to play in the 2. The new film will pay tribute to him, THR adds.

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We’re exploring this jungle and trying to conquer the game; it’s life or death,” Black said. But while we’re there, we find clues left behind by [Williams’ character]. He built up a full- blown jungle house, similar to a Swiss Family Robinson situation. Watch Online Watch The Rainmaker Full Movie Online Film on this page. It’s like he’s there helping us without actually being there.”. Black also teased a new feature in “Welcome to the Jungle,” and that’s the characters’ immersion into the game’s actual jungle.

In the original] you never got to see the inside world,” Black told THR. But this one takes place primarily inside the jungle of ‘Jumanji.’ That’s the coolest part of the film — we’re able to transport the audience to that secret and wondrous land, with the danger and the beauty.”Nick Jonas in talks to join ‘Jumanji’ reboot's cast. The film will reportedly involve four teenagers who stumble upon a vintage video game version of “Jumanji,” and their survival as they get pulled into its setting. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” will stampede into theaters on Dec. Tags: jumanjirobin williamssuicidesdwayne johnsonkevin hart. Send a Letter to the Editor.

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