That being said, all of these performers seem to recognize that they bring wildly different comedic styles to the film than the one Williams was known for, and as such the film could never directly follow in the footsteps of the original.
One look at the cast of the upcoming Jumanji film will instantly tell you that it’s no longer a Robin Williams property.
Between Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black and Karen Gillan, there’s no shortage of comedic talent present in the film.
It’s that willingness to try something new that has us so genuinely intrigued and excited about the new Jumanji, and we cannot wait to see whether or not they pull it off.