Karen Gillan's star is truly on the rise.
Since graduating from Doctor Who to the excellent Guardians Of The Galaxy, Gillan's now making further strides into super-stardom as she takes on the female lead in the upcoming Jumanji reboot / sequel / who knows. According to Deadline, Gillan faced off against some well-known faces to take the lead female role in the film.
She'll be starring alongside Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart and playing Martha, with filming set to kick off next month in Honolulu. It's not yet known what form the story will take, however Johnson has stressed in recent interviews that Jumanji is not a reboot, but a sequel of the 1995 classic with Robin Williams.
The original was a smash hit and became a pop culture hit for many years, with Williams giving one of his best performances in his career. Gillan will next be seen in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, reprising her role as Nebula.
Jumanji is slated for an Irish release date of July 28th.
Via Deadline
