New ‘Jumanji’ movie adds this ‘The White Lotus’ star to the returning cast
The next chapter of Jumanji is powering up its roster with a fresh addition: Brittany O’Grady, known for her standout turn in the first season of The White Lotus. Cameras are slated to roll in early November in Los Angeles, setting the stage for another high-energy trek through the franchise’s game-world chaos.
O’Grady joins a production that’s stacking the deck with familiar faces and a few intriguing wild cards. Also newly aboard is Burn Gorman, a versatile presence whose filmography spans blockbuster fantasy and dystopian sci-fi. Specifics about their roles are being kept locked away for now, but their casting signals a likely expansion of the series’ avatar lineup and the real-world players who jump into it.
Who’s back for the next round
- Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan are returning to anchor the core avatar squad.
- Director Jake Kasdan is once again at the helm, reuniting with the creative team that steered the franchise’s modern relaunch.
- Alex Wolff, Madison Iseman, Ser’Darius Blain, and Morgan Turner — the teens behind the in-game avatars — are expected to rejoin the action.
- Awkwafina, who made her series debut in the previous installment, is also set to return.
Script and production
The screenplay comes from Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg, continuing the duo’s collaboration on the series’ mix of comedy, character-switch hijinks, and big-scale set pieces. With production kicking off in Los Angeles, the franchise looks poised to evolve its signature blend of jungle peril, game mechanics, and body-swap twists.
Why Brittany O’Grady is a savvy pick
O’Grady’s breakout in The White Lotus showcased a sharp balance of intensity and sly wit — a combination that fits neatly with Jumanji’s tone, where emotional beats and rapid-fire humor collide with high-stakes adventure. Her addition hints at fresh dynamics both inside and outside the game, whether as a real-world player, a new avatar, or a foil to the returning ensemble.
The Jumanji formula levels up
Modern Jumanji movies have built their identity around video game logic: XP, power-ups, limited lives, and the comedic shock of waking up in the “wrong” body. That playful approach to identity and teamwork has opened the door to inspired casting and unexpected character arcs. Bringing in performers like O’Grady and Gorman suggests the creative team will keep experimenting with the rules — and breaking them when it’s funniest.
What remains under wraps
- Plot details are tightly guarded, including how the real world and game world will collide this time.
- Character descriptions for O’Grady and Gorman are undisclosed.
- No official word yet on new avatars, environments, or power sets — all staples that tend to surprise when the game “boots up.”
With production ramping up and a stacked ensemble ready to respawn, the next Jumanji aims to keep its high-score streak intact. Expect more quips, more peril, and more inventive uses of game logic as the franchise presses start on its newest adventure.
