Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt bond in Disney’s dueling Jungle Cruise trailers

July 2nd, 2021 | by vBollywood Admin

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Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt can’t remember each other’s names in the fun-filled introductions previewing the action-adventure story based on the classic Disney Parks attraction.

Disney’s trailers for the upcoming Jungle Cruise movie are entertaining. Stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt face off in a head-to-head match of preview prowess in introductions entertaining with their the story of their new film inspired by the classic Disney Parks attraction. Johnson’s trailer follows his struggling riverboat captain, Frank, as he’s hired by a British scientist, Lily (Blunt), to scour the Amazon River for the Tree of Life and its healing powers. In a brief intro, Johnson playfully shades his leading lady, pretending to forget her name (she’s now “Ethel Brunt”) before promising that his trailer is the “newest” and “the greatest.”

Emily Blunt responds with a hilarious introduction of her own, in which she calls her preview the only “true to life trailer” out there, likening Lily to Indiana Jones, though she’s bogged down by a performance from “a lovely little up-and-comer” who simply “drives the boat” in the film. His name? She can’t quite remember, but assures it’s something like “Dave Gobson.”

The film is based on the beloved ride of the same name, Jungle Cruise — directed by The Shallows helmer Jaume Collet-Serra — lifts story and theming elements from the attractions that exist at Disney resorts around the world. Originally the film opened at Disneyland in 1955, the boat ride has been adapted for three other parks in the Disney family, with Disney World’s version opening in 1971, followed by Tokyo Disneyland’s opening in 1983, and Hong Kong Disneyland’s in 2005. The rides are scheduled to undergo a slight theming overhaul “addressing the negative depictions of ‘natives'” present in the original version.

The Jungle Cruise movie is in theaters and streaming on Disney+ beginning July 30. Watch the new trailers above.

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