Why Did Emily Blunt Not Do Jungle Cruise?

By Michael Ferguson

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming Disney film, Jungle Cruise. Many fans were excited to see Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson team up for this action-adventure movie. However, it was recently revealed that Emily Blunt was not the first choice for the lead role in Jungle Cruise.

Who was originally cast for the lead role?

In the early stages of development, it was reported that Emma Stone was set to star in Jungle Cruise alongside Dwayne Johnson. However, due to scheduling conflicts with her other projects, Stone had to drop out of the film.

Why did Emily Blunt not do Jungle Cruise?

It’s been reported that Emily Blunt was approached for the lead role after Emma Stone dropped out. However, she ultimately turned down the offer due to scheduling conflicts with other projects.

Blunt is known for her versatility as an actress and has several upcoming projects in the works. She is set to star in A Quiet Place: Part II and is also in talks to star in a biopic about legendary Hollywood actress Hedy Lamarr.

It’s also worth noting that Blunt has already worked with Johnson on the 2018 film, Rampage. Some speculate that she may have wanted to work on a different project rather than reteam with Johnson so soon after their last collaboration.

Who will be playing the lead role instead?

After both Emma Stone and Emily Blunt dropped out of Jungle Cruise, it was announced that Spanish actress, Veronica Falcon would be taking on the role. Falcon is best known for her work on TV shows like Queen of the South and Perpetual Grace LTD.

While some fans may have been disappointed that they won’t be seeing Emily Blunt in Jungle Cruise, it’s important to remember that scheduling conflicts are a common occurrence in Hollywood. It’s always exciting to see new faces take on challenging roles and bring something fresh to the table.

  • Conclusion:

In conclusion, while Emily Blunt was originally in talks to star in Jungle Cruise, scheduling conflicts ultimately prevented her from taking on the role. It’s always interesting to learn about the behind-the-scenes happenings of Hollywood and how casting decisions are made. Regardless of who is cast, we’re excited to see what Jungle Cruise will bring to the table when it hits theaters later this year.