Jake Kasdan Discusses 'Red One' and His Cinematic Journey with Dwayne Johnson
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Director Jake Kasdan discusses his new Christmas action-comedy film 'Red One,' starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, where Johnson plays a miniature version of himself as Santa's head of security. Kasdan also addresses the challenges of integrating Kirsten Dunst's character into the Jumanji reboot series, citing plot complications from the original film's ending. Despite reports of Johnson's misbehavior on set, Kasdan defends him as a professional and enjoyable collaborator. The next Jumanji film is slated for 2026.