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Jumanji Sequel Starts Production, See Dwayne Johnson's Inspiring Message from the Set

"It can take your breath away and give you goosebumps like crazy."

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Dwayne Johnson is one of the busiest stars in Hollywood, but he regularly takes the time to update fans from the set of whatever film he's making. The actor is about to start shooting the sequel to Jumanji in Hawaii, and posted an Instagram video showing himself and the cast being blessed by a local priest, known as a Kahu. Check it out below:

Johnson accompanied the video with some equally inspiring words. "I often talk about mana (spirit) with you guys and the mana in this room/in this moment was extremely powerful," he wrote. "It can take your breath away and give you goosebumps like crazy. Our Kahu eloquently spoke and reminded us that even though our faces are the ones on screen, it takes an AMAZING CREW OF EVERYONE to make this movie work. And when we get tired from long work hours to always remember the joy, laughter and fun our movie will bring to families around the world.

"So simple, but such a great reminder to keep that perspective of bringing joy and fun to families. Very cool."

The new Jumanji was first announced in April, and it was presumed that it would be a reboot of the much-loved '90s adventure fantasy. However, Johnson subsequently revealed that the film would in fact be a sequel. Last month he released concept art of his character, the rugged adventurer Dr Bravestone.

Jake Kasdan, the son of legendary Star Wars writer Lawrence Kasdan, is directing, and the film opens on July 28, 2017. The cast also includes Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan.

The original 1995 Jumanji starred Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, and Bonnie Hunt. Williams' character became stuck in a board game as young boy before being set free (along with other creatures and characters) in the modern day. Lots of craziness ensues, including elephants charging down main street. The movie ended with the game still existing, setting up a potential sequel.

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