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All the chaos Paul Rudd and Jack Black have caused while living in Australia.

Paul Rudd and Jack Black are the latest celebs to be visiting the land down under.

So, why are they in Australia, you might ask? As expected, they're here filming — and it's for Anaconda (yes, you read that right, they're remaking Anaconda).

The dynamic duo has been spotted around town, and let's just say their antics have been as silly and weird as the movie sounds.

Back in December, HOYTS Australia shared a video of Black and Rudd announcing the release of Anaconda in Australia around Christmas 2025. In the video, Black and Rudd embrace and then shoot a funny promo for the film on Black's phone.

"There's gonna be a big f***ing snake and it's gonna rip," Black said.

"You want to get scared? You want to laugh? You want to celebrate with your friends? Or maybe you're alone and sad and have nobody but just want to forget about that," Rudd explained.

"It's coming out on Christmas in 2025."

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Now… I am a huge fan of both Jack Black and Paul Rudd, but I will be the first to say, seeing a reboot of the Anaconda movie was not on my 2025 bingo card. But it's really happening.

For those who are blissfully unaware, the upcoming remake is based on the 1997 original movie Anaconda, which starred Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube. Set in the Amazon Rainforest, the movie follows a documentary film crew as they embark on a journey to find and film a native tribe deep in the jungle. But their adventure takes a terrifying turn when they encounter a giant, bloodthirsty anaconda snake, which begins hunting them one by one. Big yikes.

The Anaconda reboot will be a comedic take on the original which, admittedly, took itself quite seriously. Actors Thandie Newton, Steve Zahn, Selton Mello and Ione Skye will also be starring in the remake.

Watch the trailer for 1997's Anaconda. Article continues after video.


Video via Sony Pictures Entertainment
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Since touching down in Australia, Black and Rudd have been living their best life. They've been spotted at beaches across The Gold Coast on several occasions, including one instance, when a shirtless Rudd was seen spending his downtime relaxing with costars and friends by the ocean.

In another hilarious and very Jack Black encounter, Black was enjoying a casual stroll along the beach in Surfers Paradise in The Gold Coast when he unexpectedly bumped into the paparazzi.

Ever the entertainer, Black immediately launched into a playful, mock-fight routine, throwing air punches and kicks at the man filming him. It was classic Jack Black energy.

"You know I'm recording," the man filming was heard saying.

Without saying a word, Black turns around and runs off.

He's too iconic.

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Photos of Paul Rudd filming in Australia have also started circulating online because, well… people are understandably excited to see such big stars in our own backyard.

First, Rudd was spotted leaving the Langham Hotel in Surfers Paradise in The Gold Coast, where it's believed he's been staying during his time here.

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In another set of photos, Rudd is seen holding a $12 Bunnings umbrella between takes whilst riding a dinghy in Queensland's waterways. Could it be anymore Australian?

As we await more details about the upcoming movie, we're hoping to see even more behind-the-scenes action. When it comes to two comedic superstars, we can expect some wacky moments.

Feature Image: Getty. 

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