US EditionJennifer Lopez Makes Surprise Appearance in Jack Black's 'Anaconda' Movie
- The film Anaconda contains a notorious spider-pee scene where Jack Black is bitten, Paul Rudd acts as a chair for Steve Zahn to urinate on Black's leg, while Thandiwe Newton offers support.
- Seeking fresh 'jungle fun,' Tom Gormican, director, and Kevin Etten, co-writer, researched bite-treatment myths and internet searches before choosing the urine gag for its originality.
- On set the crew tried multiple stagings, with Tom Gormican saying they "went through 10 different iterations" and Steve Zahn admitting, 'I could barely get through it, man,'.
- Third-Act and mid-credit cameos include Ice Cube and Jennifer Lopez, with Tom Gormican saying 'I was finally able to shoot her cameo a month ago on Nov. 17.' Sony/Columbia Pictures arranged last-minute photography to add it.
- Being hired to reboot Anaconda in 2023 pushed Tom Gormican and Kevin Etten to blend comedy with action, VFX, and horror-thriller elements amid a tougher market for straight comedy.
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Meta-comedy 'Anaconda' (2025) breathes new life into the creature-feature genre
When I did a review of the official movie trailer for “Anaconda”‘” (2025) a few months ago, I was 50/50 on how funny this could be, but given the star power here with the comedic duo of Jack Black and Paul Rudd, I knew one thing for sure is that there was going to be a sufficient amount of laughs and boy, I am glad they made that happen here. On another point, if there is one thing Hollywood loves more than a blockbuster, it is a self-aware trip…
Another original 'Anaconda' star makes surprise cameo in new movie
The 1997 original starred Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Jon Voight, Eric Stoltz, and Owen Wilson.Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Eric Stoltz, Kari Wuhrer, Ice Cube, Jonathan Hyde, and Jennifer Lopez in 'Anaconda' (1997)If you prefer your Anaconda with buns, hun, you're in for a real treat.Holiday moviegoers learned the 2025 installment of the action-horror franchise features a surprise cameo from Jennifer Lopez, star of the original 19…
‘Anaconda’ Director on Those Original Cast Cameos, Making Fun of Hollywood Reboots and Reusing a Cyclone-Destroyed Set
SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses spoilers for “Anaconda,” now playing in theaters When co-writers Tom Gormican and Kevin Etten first pitched what would become their reimagined take on the so-bad-it’s-good 1997 classic “Anaconda,” they never thought Sony would be on board with the idea. “We went to them and said, ‘If we could make ‘The […]
Jennifer Lopez Makes Surprise Appearance in Jack Black's 'Anaconda' Movie
Anaconda viewers were in for a surprise when Jennifer Lopez popped up in a scene with the new movie’s star Jack Black. “Are you Doug McAllister? You directed the unauthorized version of Anaconda even though you didn’t have the rights?” Lopez, 56, said in social media footage of the film, playing an exaggerated version of herself. “I saw your little movie, and I loved it. That’s why I’m here.” She continued, “I’m here because we’re doing another …
15 Movies to Watch After 'Anaconda'
If you can’t get enough of Anaconda’s mix of jungle thrills, giant creatures, and campy fun, this list is right up your alley. These movies deliver everything from over-the-top monster mayhem to offbeat adventure, pulling you into stories where nature, and sometimes the supernatural, steals the spotlight. Whether it’s a remote tropical river or a science experiment gone sideways, each film packs in suspense, outrageous moments, and a cast ready …
‘Anaconda’ Director Tom Gormican Explains How That Very Last-Minute Franchise Cameo Transpired
Gormican's meta twist on the 1997 killer snake movie won him the job after Sony received more run-of-the-mill pitches: "We heard from the producers after the fact that they'd heard 50 or 60 takes of 'Anaconda' as a straight reboot."
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