Published: Dec 23, 2025 03:41 pm IST
Ahead of the release of Anaconda, Paul Rudd and Thandiwe Newton shared how serious characters, absurd danger and humor combine to power the film’s action.
The anaconda is back, and this time it’s not just about the jump scare; It is full of humor and high level adventure. Paul Rudd and Jack Black take viewers on an exciting journey as they pursue their dream of rebooting the cult classic. The film stars a stellar cast including Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior and Selton Mello, who play a hapless crew out to create magic in the movie, until a terrifying encounter with a giant snake turns their passion project into a fight for survival.
Paul Rudd and Jack Black are pushing to maintain a balance with wild action and thrills
Rudd says, “Striking that balance is a tricky thing, and except for the key moments, Tom always kept it very real. It was wonderful for us as an actor to be taken care of in that way. Tom has such clarity about what he’s going to do.”
Newton says, “The combination of comedy and action works so beautifully, because the characters are taking it incredibly seriously. A lot of the comedy comes from being faced with what’s happening in this absurd situation and how they’re all trying to struggle. Sometimes you have to laugh at the situations they find themselves in, but they’re responsible for where they are. They’ve brought it on themselves!”
all about anaconda
according to PeopleThe film’s official synopsis reads, “Four childhood friends: Doug, Griff, Kenny, and Claire, in an attempt to recapture their youth, travel to the Amazon to film an amateur remake of the 1997 film Anaconda. Their project unravels when an actual giant anaconda emerges, turning a light-hearted shoot into a dangerous fight for survival. The film they set out to remake. Dying? It could really kill them.”
Sony Pictures Entertainment India releases Anaconda in theaters this Christmas, December 25, 2025, in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
