It has been over 20 years since the original Jumanji movie was released, captivating audiences worldwide with its thrilling storyline. The legendary Robin Williams, along with Kirsten Dunst, delivered remarkable performances in this fantasy adventure film that opened up the imaginations of viewers through a magical board game. With the sequel to Jumanji currently in production and set to release in 2017, here are 11 things you might not know about the iconic original film:
1. “Jumanji” is a Zulu word meaning “many effects.”
2. Scarlett Johansson auditioned for the role of young Judy, but ultimately the part went to Kirsten Dunst when she was just 13 years old.
3. The actual Jumanji board game used in the film was sold on Ebay for a whopping $60,800.
4. During the filming of a scene involving a police car chase, actress Betty Thomas lost control and crashed into a tree at 60 mph. Fortunately, she was not seriously injured.
5. The rumor about an elephant being harmed during filming is completely false, as all animals featured in “Jumanji” were created using CGI.
6. Although Kirsten Dunst plays Peter’s younger sister Judy, she and Bradley Pierce (who plays Peter) are only six months apart in age.
7. If you pay close attention, viewers might recognize Bradley Pierce’s voice as the same actor who voiced Chip in “Beauty and the Beast.”
8. When the movie was first released, actor Robin Williams refused to let his own children watch it, believing it was too intense for them at such a young age.
9. The final scene in the film was actually the first to be filmed, as the crew needed to demolish the set to fit the game’s requirements.
10. Kirsten Dunst spent two weeks in a water tank filming the rain scenes, and she had to deal with the appearance of deep-sea fish during that time.
Source: Hollywood
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