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