The "fat guy" in Jumanji: The Next Level is Jack Black, playing the avatar of Professor Shelly Oberon.
In the movie Jumanji: The Next Level, which is the second film in the new series (often referred to as "Jumanji 2"), the characters are transported back into the Jumanji game, but with a twist: their avatars are mixed up.
Understanding the Character
The character specifically referenced by the description "fat guy" is the game avatar Professor Sheldon "Shelly" Oberon. This avatar is described as a "cartographer, archaeologist, and cryptographer."
As confirmed by the reference:
- Jack Black returns as Professor Shelly Oberon in JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL.
- The character makes self-referential comments related to this appearance, such as "I'm an overweight middle-aged man!" and "I'm the old fat dude!"
This description is usually in contrast to the real-world appearance of the person controlling the avatar. In Jumanji: The Next Level, Martha Kaply (played by Morgan Turner) is initially the one controlling the Professor Oberon avatar, leading to humorous situations stemming from the disconnect between the slender teenage girl and the larger, male avatar. Later, Fridge (played by Ser'Darius Blain) ends up in this avatar.
Key Details
Here's a quick breakdown:
- Movie: Jumanji: The Next Level (commonly "Jumanji 2")
- Actor: Jack Black
- Game Avatar: Professor Sheldon "Shelly" Oberon
- Controlled By (primarily): Martha Kaply (later Fridge)
Avatar Appearance
The Professor Shelly Oberon avatar is depicted as having a portly physique, which is the basis for the "fat guy" description. This physical characteristic is a running gag in the films, especially when contrasting the avatar with the real-world player inhabiting it.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Movie | Jumanji: The Next Level |
| Actor | Jack Black |
| Avatar Name | Professor Sheldon "Shelly" Oberon |
| Physical Trait | Overweight / "Fat" |
| Player (in JTL) | Martha Kaply (initially), then Fridge |
The humor in Jack Black's portrayal comes from the contrast between the character's skills (academic, intellectual) and his physical appearance, combined with the personality of the player controlling the avatar.
