Paul Rudd Relaxes Shirtless on Australian Beach amid Filming NewAnacondaMovie

Mar. 15, 2025

Paul Rudd in Australia on Jan. 18.Photo:BACKGRID

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Paul Ruddis having some fun in the sun.On Saturday, Jan. 18, theAnt-Manstar, 55, was spotted basking in the sun on a beach in Gold Coast, Australia, where he is filmingAnaconda, a comedic reimagining ofJennifer Lopez’s 1997 killer snake horror flickAnaconda.The Marvel star, who was PEOPLE’sSexiest Man Alivein 2021, was also seen in a casual T-shirt tossing a Frisbee-like flying disc.Rudd’s new film, due out in December, will star Rudd andJack Blackas well as newly reported cast membersThandiwe NewtonandSteve Zahn, theThe Hollywood Reporterrevealed on Jan. 17. The 1997 version starred Lopez,Ice Cube,Owen Wilson,Jon VoightandEric Stoltz.In December, Sony Pictures released aYouTube videofeaturing the two actors teasing the movie, which is slated for release on Christmas Day.“Hey, what’s up, people? We’re making a movie,” Black said, to which Rudd added, “Guess what it is?”“Paul Rudd and Jack Black star in …Anaconda!” screamed Black as a confused Rudd screamed “Anaconda!" in unison.“It might beThe Anaconda,” Black quipped. “Whatever, there’s going to be a big f—in' snake and it’s gonna rip!”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“You want to get scared?” Rudd asked. “You want to laugh? You want to celebrate with your friends? Or maybe you’re alone and sad and have nobody but just want to forget about. It’s coming out on Christmas in 2025 … What are you gonna do, open presents?“At the end of the video, Black invited Rudd to take a peek the giant snake in the next room. “They’re about to feed it a donkey, come on,” he said as Rudd smiled and followed him off camera.BeforeAnacondacomes out, Rudd will star alongsideJenna Ortegain A24’sDeath of a Unicorn, which is slated to hit theaters on March 28.

Paul Ruddis having some fun in the sun.

On Saturday, Jan. 18, theAnt-Manstar, 55, was spotted basking in the sun on a beach in Gold Coast, Australia, where he is filmingAnaconda, a comedic reimagining ofJennifer Lopez’s 1997 killer snake horror flickAnaconda.The Marvel star, who was PEOPLE’sSexiest Man Alivein 2021, was also seen in a casual T-shirt tossing a Frisbee-like flying disc.

Rudd’s new film, due out in December, will star Rudd andJack Blackas well as newly reported cast membersThandiwe NewtonandSteve Zahn, theThe Hollywood Reporterrevealed on Jan. 17. The 1997 version starred Lopez,Ice Cube,Owen Wilson,Jon VoightandEric Stoltz.

In December, Sony Pictures released aYouTube videofeaturing the two actors teasing the movie, which is slated for release on Christmas Day.

“Hey, what’s up, people? We’re making a movie,” Black said, to which Rudd added, “Guess what it is?”

“Paul Rudd and Jack Black star in …Anaconda!” screamed Black as a confused Rudd screamed “Anaconda!” in unison.

“It might beThe Anaconda,” Black quipped. “Whatever, there’s going to be a big f—in' snake and it’s gonna rip!”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

“You want to get scared?” Rudd asked. “You want to laugh? You want to celebrate with your friends? Or maybe you’re alone and sad and have nobody but just want to forget about. It’s coming out on Christmas in 2025 … What are you gonna do, open presents?”

At the end of the video, Black invited Rudd to take a peek the giant snake in the next room. “They’re about to feed it a donkey, come on,” he said as Rudd smiled and followed him off camera.

BeforeAnacondacomes out, Rudd will star alongsideJenna Ortegain A24’sDeath of a Unicorn, which is slated to hit theaters on March 28.

source: people.com