The reimagining of Anaconda has added Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn to the cast. The original Anaconda movie was released in 1997 and starred Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Jon Voight, and Owen Wilson. The film spawned a franchise that includes three sequels - 2004's Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid,

Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn will star alongside Paul Rudd and Jack Black in Columbia's comedic take on the 1997 horror film 'Anaconda.' Directed by

Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn have joined the cast of 'Anaconda'. The 'Westworld' actress and the 'Silo' actor will join Paul Rudd and Jack Black in the action comedy, directed by Tom Gormican and co-written by Gormican and Kevin Etten.

Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn, Ione Skye and Selton Mello round out the cast of Sony Pictures' new reimagined "Anaconda" movie, according to an insider with knowledge of the project. The comedy stars Paul Rudd and Jack Black based on the action horror film series.