Production has begun on the star-studdedJumanji 2, with bothDwayne JohnsonandKevin Hartreleasing the first photos through social media yesterday. The photo offered our first look at both of those stars in character as Dr. Bravestone and Moose Finbar, along withJack Blackas Professor Shelly Oberon andKaren Gillanas Ruby Roundhouse, which lead to several fans commenting onKaren Gillan’s skimpy outfit, while all of her male co-stars are fully clothed. TodayKaren Gillanfired back with her own message on social media.
Dwayne Johnsonrevealed in his Instagram post thatKaren Gillan’s “jungle wardrobe will make sense when you know the plot,” although he wouldn’t offer any plot specifics at this time. Still, the skimpy costume became quite the hot topic, which lead toKaren Gillanreleasing her own brief statement onTwitter. Here’s what she had to say below, which could offer a hint about the nature of her costume.
“Jumanji! Yes I’m wearing child sized clothes and YES there is a reason! The pay off is worth it, I promise! #Jumanji”
The originalJumanji, based on the classic book byChris Van Allsburg, centers on a magical board game that unleashes a world of adventure on siblings Peter (Bradley Pierce) and Judy Shepherd (Kirsten Dunst). While exploring an old mansion, the youngsters find a curious, jungle-themed game called Jumanji in the attic. When they start playing, they free Alan Parrish (Robin Williams), who has been stuck in the game’s inner world for decades, with the kids given a chance to free him if they can beat the game. SinceKaren Gillanspecifically said “child-sized” clothes, it’s possible that she was stuck in the game as a child, and when she emerges as an adult, her “child-sized” clothes don’t exactly fit now.
That is just a theory, but in the absence of an official plot synopsis, that’s all we have to go on.Dwayne Johnsonhas confirmed thatJumanji 2is not a reboot, and it willpay homageto the lateRobin Williams' character, Dr. Alan Parish.Nick Jonasis also set to star, but no other cast members have been revealed quite yet. It isn’t known how long filming will take place in Hawaii for, butDwayne Johnsonbrought in a Hawaiian priest to bless the set last week.
Jake Kasdanis directingJumanji 2from a script that has been worked on by writers such asZach Helm(Stranger Than Fiction),Chris McKenna(The LEGO Batman Movie),Jeff Pinkner(The Dark Tower),Scott Rosenberg(Gone In 60 Seconds) andErik Sommers(Spider-Man: Homecoming).Jumanji 2has been set for release on July 13, 2025, which puts it up against an untitled Disney fairy tale project. While we wait for moreset photosas production continues onJumanji 2, take a look atKaren Gillan’s Twitter message about her outfit.
