In a promotional event for the 2017 film "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," the cast members, which include Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Karen Gillan, participate in a Q&A session. They share their experiences and favorite moments from the film, including a scene that didn't make the cut where Kevin Hart's character is covered in manure.
The cast also discusses the challenges of making a reboot of the original 1995 film, including living up to the expectations of fans who grew up with the original. They acknowledge the skepticism they faced at the beginning but express their excitement about introducing the new film to a new generation.
Additionally, the cast members share their favorite movies starring their co-stars, with Kevin Hart praising Dwayne Johnson's performance in "Central Intelligence" and Karen Gillan mentioning Jack Black's role in "Tropic Thunder." They also exchange lighthearted jokes and tease each other throughout the event.
The Q&A session is filled with humor, camaraderie, and a sense of excitement and enthusiasm for the new film. The cast members express their gratitude to the fans and promote their movie, encouraging everyone to go see it.
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1. The movie "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" stars Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Dwayne, and Karen Gillan.
2. The movie is a reboot of the original "Jumanji" film from the 1990s.
3. The cast members played against type in the movie, with Jack Black playing a teenage girl, Kevin Hart playing a 7-foot football player, and Dwayne playing an insecure teenager.
4. The cast members had to figure out ways to make the movie cool and exciting for today's audiences while still respecting the original film.
5. The movie was shot on location at Kualoa Ranch in Hawaii, which is also where "Jurassic Park" was filmed.
6. Kevin Hart had to do a dance fight sequence that took four days to film.
7. Dwayne had to run through the jungle while holding flames, and at one point, he felt the flames get too close to his face.
8. Jack Black loves food and is a foodie.
9. The cast members have worked with each other on other projects, including Kevin Hart and Dwayne in the movie "Central Intelligence".
10. Karen Gillan wrote and directed a movie called "The Party's Just Beginning", which was previously titled "Tupperware Party".
11. The cast members have favorite movies starring each other, including "Central Intelligence", "Tropic Thunder", "Guardians of the Galaxy", and "The Tooth Fairy".
12. Dwayne has appeared in the "Fast and Furious" franchise and has been credited with bringing charisma to the series.
13. The cast members enjoy watching movies with their kids and think that "Guardians of the Galaxy" is a great family-friendly film.
14. Nick Jonas was part of the movie's cast but was not present during the interview.
15. The cast members want to give a special shout-out to Chris Pratt, who is not in the movie but is a friend of the cast.