Under the spotlight at the premiere of Anaconda, Paul Rudd and Jack Black immediately drew all eyes with a rare spark between them. Shared smiles, quick-witted quips, and spontaneous gestures: the duo looked perfectly in tune, as if they had known each other forever. On the red carpet, their exchanges sparked laughter and applause, giving the event a light, warm energy. This natural chemistry also reignited the excitement around the film, hinting at a delicious dynamic onscreen. A night defined by their humor, their ease, and a true joy shared with the audience. Here are the best red-carpet snapshots.
Paul Rudd
In the meta reboot action-comedy Anaconda, Paul Rudd, the comedy star, embodies Ronald “Griff” Griffen Jr., a supporting actor and best friend of Doug (Jack Black). Amid a midlife crisis, Griff heads to the Amazon with his crew to shoot an amateur remake of their cult film… only to stumble upon a real, giant anaconda. Rudd plays the nervy charm and self-deprecation that fuel the duo’s emotional core, weaving between panic, camaraderie, and humor. His character aims to save both the shoot and his life. Between bravery and clumsiness, he keeps the team together until the very end.
Jack Black
In the meta reboot of the comedy-adventure Anaconda (2025), Jack Black, the star of School of Rock, plays a passionate amateur filmmaker whose drive pulls his friends into the Amazonian jungle. His character, exuberant and larger-than-life, views this shoot as a chance to relive past glory and give his life new meaning. True to his wheelhouse, Black blends physical humor, self-deprecation, and boundless energy, delivering a burlesque edge in the face of the real danger posed by the giant anaconda. An improvised leader, sometimes reckless but deeply loyal, he forms a central comic duo with Paul Rudd, teetering between panic, ambition, and genuine friendship.
Daniela Melchior
Portuguese actress Daniela Melchior, internationally recognized, rose to prominence in 2021 with Cleo Cazo/Ratcatcher 2 in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, a role that propelled her into Hollywood. She followed with a string of English-language projects, including Fast X (2023), and a variety of genre projects, while balancing a career across film and television. In Anaconda (2025), a meta-reboot of the action-comedy, she portrays Ana Almeida, a member of the team that travels to the Amazon to shoot an amateur remake of the cult film, before facing a real giant anaconda and the chaos that follows. Her character brings composure, humor, and a determined will to survive.
Ice Cube
Rapper and major actor, Ice Cube first rose to prominence with N.W.A. at the end of the 1980s, then in cinema with Boyz n the Hood (1991). He became a fixture through Friday, Barbershop, and a multitude of roles blending comedy and action, while producing various projects. In Anaconda (1997), he played Danny Rich, the cinematographer for a documentary crew in the Amazon facing a giant anaconda. In Anaconda (2025), a meta-reboot led by Jack Black and Paul Rudd, he returns for a cameo to cap the fan experience and remind viewers that he was at the heart of the original film.
Thandiwe Newton
Thandiwe Newton is a British actress celebrated for her versatility, moving from drama to science fiction with ease. She first drew attention in the 1990s (Flirting, Beloved), then gained prominence with Mission: Impossible 2 and, most notably, Crash. On television, she left a mark with Westworld, earning an Emmy. In Anaconda (2025), a meta-reboot of the action-comedy, she plays Claire Simons, a friend of Doug and Griff who joins them in the Amazon to shoot an amateur remake… before the jungle and a real giant snake transform the project into a survival ordeal.
Steve Zahn
Steve Zahn, a quintessential American actor with a lovable loser vibe, shines in That Thing You Do! (1996). He then toggles between comedy and suspense (Happy, Texas, Joy Ride, A Perfect Getaway), and proves his dramatic depth on television in Treme and later The White Lotus. In Anaconda (2025), a meta-reboot from Tom Gormican, Zahn cameo-returns as Kenny Trent, Doug’s (Jack Black) and Griff’s (Paul Rudd) friend. He brings anxious humor, group camaraderie, and improvised bravery to this title that is both nostalgic and fresh.
Isaac Ordonez
American actor born in 2009, Isaac Ordonez rose to prominence for portraying Pugsley Addams in the Netflix series Wednesday, opposite Jenna Ortega, becoming one of the young standout faces of the Addams family. Since then, he has pursued screen projects and built a profile as a young genre performer. Regarding Anaconda (2025), no official casting listing attributes a character to him. However, he was photographed at the film’s Los Angeles premiere, fueling rumors that remain unconfirmed by official casting at this time.
