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Jack Black's Nickelback Cover During 'Anaconda' Interview Draws Playful Band Response

Nickelback praised the off-the-cuff rendition in a lighthearted Instagram comment on IMDb's post.

Overview

  • While promoting the Anaconda reboot with Paul Rudd, Jack Black burst into an impromptu take on Nickelback's 2001 hit How You Remind Me during an IMDb interview.
  • The moment began after Black asked about the band's biggest hit, then launched into the chorus as Rudd clapped along.
  • Black joked afterward that he had gone into a “coma” trying to recall the song and claimed he nailed the lyrics.
  • Nickelback responded on IMDb's Instagram with “Lyrics aside, you nailed it @jackblack!” and followed with a tongue-in-cheek sequel idea.
  • The clip circulated across social platforms and music outlets such as NME and Stereogum, with no formal collaboration announced.