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Dwayne Johnson confirms new 'Jumanji' will not be remake

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Actor Dwayne Johnson has confirmed that the new "Jumanji" film will not be a remake of the 1995 original movie.

The 44-year-old "San Andreas" star announced the news on Instagram and clarified that it will be a continuation story of Joe Johnston's directorial.

"And now in two weeks I'll reunite with old friends Kevin Hart and Jack Black and we have the honor to introduce a whole new generation to the amazing world of #JUMANJI.

"For the record we are 'NOT' making a reboot, but rather a continuation of the awesome JUMANJI story," Johnson wrote.

The former wrestler also expressed his excitement for starring alongside Hart and Black in Jake Kasdan's Fantasy action, which will hit theatres next year.
 

"It's also crazy to me how much me, Kev and Jack look like triplets when we're together. Man this is gonna be FUN," he wrote.

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First Published: Aug 22 2016 | 1:22 PM IST

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