Jack Black Nickelback Anaconda Interview Moment Goes Viral as Actor Belts Out 2000s Hit

Jack Black just proved why he's the undisputed king of press junkets. While promoting his new comedy 'Anaconda' alongside co-star Paul Rudd, the 'School of Rock' star completely derailed an interview to serenade the room with a Nickelback classic.

A Spontaneous Rendition During the Jack Black Nickelback Anaconda Interview

During an exclusive sit-down with IMDb, Black suddenly hit the brakes. He needed to remember Nickelback's biggest hit. After a brief pause that he jokingly described as a "coma," he finally accessed his "mind palace" and belted out the opening lines of the 2001 anthem 'How You Remind Me'.

Black's performance was anything but subtle. He scatted through forgotten lyrics and held the final notes of the chorus with more intensity than Chad Kroeger himself. "He held that s---!" Paul Rudd exclaimed, clearly impressed by his co-star's vocal stamina. The duo's natural chemistry has turned what could have been a standard press stop into a viral sensation.

The Legacy of 'How You Remind Me'

The song in question isn't just a nostalgic relic; it was a massive commercial powerhouse. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and currently sits at No. 45 on the list of the greatest songs in the chart's history. Black's ability to recall such a specific cultural touchstone highlights his deep connection to rock music.