15 Predictions For Next Summer's Biggest Movies
5. Karen Gillan Plays A Grown-Up Judy In Jumanji
The Prediction: Though initial reports suggest that Karen Gillan will be playing a new character called Martha in the upcoming Jumanji kinda-sequel, wouldn't it make more sense if this was in fact a cover, and she's playing a grown-up version of Judy Shepard, Kirsten Dunst's child character from the first movie?
Considering that it's been said numerous times that this isn't a reboot but rather a direct continuation, what better way to tie the two movies together?
Why It Might Not Happen: Simply, Jumanji may not be a continuation that reunites us with any legacy characters, but instead embraces the spirit of the first film and follows its rules.
Sure, that makes it sound a lot more like a reboot, but casting Gillan as a beloved character from the original movie is definitely a gamble...especially when fans would just end up asking why Dunst didn't take the role herself. It's not like she's super-busy these days.