Ice Dice humorously sidesteps cameo chatter surrounding a brand new comedic remake of his traditional 1997 thriller.
Ice Dice coyly dodged rumors of a secret cameo within the upcoming comedic reboot of his 1997 thriller “Anaconda” throughout an look on Australia’s The Challenge.
The long-lasting rapper-turned-actor occurred to be noticed in Queensland not too long ago, inflicting hypothesis he joined the set of the brand new snake-themed comedy starring Paul Rudd and Jack Black.
When questioned by the hosts a few potential cameo, Ice Dice playfully disregarded the rumor together with his trademark sly wit.
“I by no means noticed them. I used to be simply out doing a little sightseeing and hanging out earlier than my Sydney present. I haven’t seen Jack Black or Paul Rudd round right here. I don’t know what you might be speaking about!” the “Journey Alongside” star quipped.
The unique 1997 “Anaconda” featured Ice Dice alongside Jennifer Lopez and Jon Voight, chronicling the terrifying misadventures of a documentary movie crew within the Amazon jungle, hunted by an enormous inexperienced serpent.
Dice famously revealed on social media platform X in 2022 that he agreed to star within the authentic movie solely underneath the strict situation his character Danny survived the ordeal.
“After they requested me to do Anaconda, I stated I’d do it provided that my character lived and assist kill the snake. Earlier than then, most Black folks in these sort of films are useless throughout the first quarter-hour (sic),” Ice Dice candidly wrote.
The brand new comedic spin, slated for a December launch, flips the script, following two nostalgic pals—performed by Rudd and Black—who trek into the jungle to recreate their favourite childhood flick.
Quickly sufficient, they face a double menace—big serpents and ruthless criminals.
Black portrays Doug, a marriage videographer, whereas Rudd takes on the function of Griff, a perpetually ignored background actor.
The eclectic ensemble solid consists of Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior, Steve Zahn, Ione Skye and Brazilian actor Selton Mello. Mello confirmed final week through Instagram that the movie had formally wrapped manufacturing.
In the meantime, Ice Dice continues his Australian tour, performing dwell in Sydney on Friday earlier than heading to Melbourne for a Sunday present.
Whether or not or not Ice Dice really slipped into the jungle to revisit his reptilian previous stays a thriller.
