Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt hit the red carpet at Disneyland for 'Jungle Cruise' movie premiere
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- In the new "Jungle Cruise" film adaptation, Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt bring the Disney attraction to life in a whole new adventure, taking us on a dangerous journey down the Amazon in search of a different kind of treasure.
Johnson is the skipper of the boat. Blunt plays a researcher with an Indiana Jones-like vibe.
"When I read the script, that's what leapt off the page," said Blunt. "It was so alive and silly and whimsical, and I loved it."
"That was the goal, by the way, from the beginning, is to create a movie based on this iconic Disney ride that families around the world love. That was through the point of view of the female hero, who was a female version of Indiana Jones," said Johnson.
Johnson's character makes you smile with his corny punchlines. He calls himself a great "pun slinger."
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"That set was the most loving, the most fun place I've worked with in a long time," said Veronica Falcon.
The premiere also brought out true blue Disney and Disneyland fans.
"I would come here as a kid," said John Stamos. "I'd walk through the gates...the rest of the world would just go away. It was so creative, so inspiring. I just love being here right now."
"Jungle Cruise" rides into the theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access on July 30th. The Walt Disney Co. is the parent company of this station.
