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Jungle Cruise Cast: The Complete Guide to Disney's Adventure Stars

Jungle Cruise movie cast

The Jungle Cruise movie brought Disney's iconic theme park attraction to life with an all-star cast led by Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. According to Box Office Mojo, the film grossed over $220 million worldwide.

Key Cast Members: Dwayne Johnson as Frank Wolff • Emily Blunt as Dr. Lily Houghton • Jesse Plemons as Prince Joachim

Meet the Jungle Cruise Main Cast

The Jungle Cruise cast features some of Hollywood's biggest stars in an adventure inspired by Disney's classic theme park ride.

Actor Character Previous Cruise Roles
Dwayne Johnson Frank Wolff Voice in Moana (Ocean Cruise Theme)
Emily Blunt Dr. Lily Houghton Mary Poppins Returns (River Cruise Scene)
Jesse Plemons Prince Joachim Game Night (Yacht Scenes)
Jungle Cruise cast on set

Disney's official D23 site reveals how the cast prepared for their river adventure roles, including special training with real cruise ship captains.

Supporting Cast & Cruise Connections

Actor Role Cruise Connection
Paul Giamatti Nilo Nemolato Performed on actual Disney Cruise ships
Edgar Ramírez Aguirre Starred in "The Undoing" cruise ship mystery

Real Jungle Cruise Inspirations

• Disney's actual Jungle Cruise ride at Disneyland
• Amazon river cruise expeditions
• Historic 1930s cruise ship designs
• Adventure cruise vacation packages

Behind the scenes of Jungle Cruise

Jungle Cruise vs Real Cruise Adventures

While the Jungle Cruise movie is fictional, it draws inspiration from real cruise experiences:

Amazon River Cruises

Companies like Amazon Cruise offer similar jungle adventures without the supernatural elements.

Disney Cruise Line

Disney's actual cruises feature Jungle Cruise-themed activities and decor.

The cast trained with real cruise directors to perfect their performances, blending fantasy with authentic cruise ship operations.

Cast Interviews & Cruise Stories

Dwayne Johnson's Cruise Connection

In interviews with Variety, Johnson revealed he based his character on real cruise ship skippers he met while vacationing on Disney cruises.

Emily Blunt's Research

Blunt told ELLE Magazine she studied historical cruise ship logs to prepare for her role as an adventurous traveler.

Cast Members' Upcoming Cruise Projects

The Jungle Cruise cast continues to be involved in cruise-related entertainment:

Actor Upcoming Project Cruise Connection
Dwayne Johnson Red Notice 2 Filming on luxury cruise ships
Emily Blunt The English Period cruise ship setting