Jumanji 4: Karen Gillan’s Baby Brings Unexpected Charm to The Rock, Jack Black & Kevin Hart

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Karen Gillan brought her infant daughter to the set of Jumanji: Open World, sparking heartwarming interactions with co-stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jack Black, and Kevin Hart, according to multiple reports. The actress, who took a year off after giving birth, returned to filming, with her child becoming a visitor on set. “Everyone loves having a baby on set,” Gillan told Rayo. “All the actors are trying to make her laugh, competing with each other. It’s so lovely. They’re trying to entertain her and sing songs to her.” The film, the fourth in the Jumanji franchise, is set for release on December 25, 2026, and closes out the franchise.

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Gillan’s return to Jumanji came after a hiatus spent prioritizing motherhood. She described the balance between acting and parenting as “an ongoing thing,” but expressed gratitude for the opportunity to bring her daughter, Clementine, to the set. Johnson, Black, and Hart were “huge suckers for the little one,” as Gillan noted. The presence of the baby reportedly brought out each of their dad sides. Johnson, in particular, honored the late Robin Williams by wearing one of the dice used by his character, Alan Parrish, in the original 1995 film.

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The Jumanji cast has been teasing fans since filming started, and this continued until a cute car selfie indicated the end of filming. Gillan, who previously described the original Jumanji as one of her “top three films,” expressed that wrapping Jumanji 4 was an emotional experience. “It’s an emotional experience,” she said. “The original film is one of my top three films, and as someone who grew up with it, I completely get it.”

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The film is expected to resolve the cliffhanger introduced in Jumanji: The Next Level. The cast’s camaraderie, highlighted by Gillan’s account of “impromptu dance parties” on set, has been a recurring theme. These have become some of the most iconic BTS moments.

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Gillan, who has spoken openly about the challenges of balancing career and family, framed the experience as one where she is “really really lucky in that I’m able to have my baby at work with me.”

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Open World is positioned as a conclusion to the series. The film’s release date is December 25, 2026.

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Gillan’s return to the Jumanji set has also sparked interest in her work. The film’s production has been marked by a mix of nostalgia and innovation.

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As Jumanji: Open World approaches its release, fans are eager for glimpses of the film. Gillan has expressed hope that there’s some BTS footage of her co-stars hanging out with her baby, adding that the experience had made the film’s release feel more real.

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The film’s production has highlighted the experience of parenthood on set. Gillan’s decision to bring her child to work has been a way for her to find the balance between acting and motherhood.