Dwayne Johnson to Star in ‘Jungle Cruise’ Movie for Disney

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Dwayne Johnson to Star in ‘Jungle Cruise’ Movie for Disney

August 19, 2015 | 12:56PM PT
Justin Kroll
Film Reporter @krolljvar

Disney is moving forward with an untitled film revolving around its “Jungle Cruise” theme park attraction with Dwayne Johnson attached to star.

“Crazy Stupid Love” helmers John Requa and Glenn Ficarra are on board to pen the script. John Davis and John Fox of Davis Entertainment will produce. Kristin Burr is overseeing for Disney.

The studio has been trying to develop a film based around the safari ride for sometime, with Tom Hanks and Tim Allen each attached to star at some point. Plot details are unknown at this time, other than the fact that it will be a period piece.

Following the success of “The Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, Disney has pushed hard to find ways to use its various brand-name theme park attractions as a basis for feature films. A “Haunted Mansion” pic is currently in development with Ryan Gosling attached to star; an earlier “Haunted Mansion” film with Eddie Murphy did not succeed at the box office.

Johnson is coming off a huge summer with his film “San Andreas” and new TV series “Ballers” both faring well. Johnson recently wrapped production on “Central Intelligence,” which bows next summer, and he’s expected to shoot the comedy “Baywatch” at the start of 2016.

He is repped by WME, the Garcia Companies and Gang Tyre. The news was first reported by the Hollywood Reporter.

 

[rteetz]

This is after the Tim Allen Tom hanks one was canned. I like the idea but I don't know about the rock.

 

[Kimosabe]

Isn't he also voicing one of the main characters in the upcoming Disney movie, Moana? Guess he is endearing himself to the company.

 

[Planogirl]

This guy is huge lately and a good choice. He is very charming and fun so I expect this to work well.

 

[nilla]

While I love Johnson in just about every thing he's been in, I think this movie would be much better if he were playing "The Rock" in it.

 

[GWS]

Considering the Jungle Cruise attraction is a bunch of dry one liners I think Steve Buscemi personality and demeanor would fit better.

 

[EpicBilynn]

I'm more excited by the Baywatch movie mentioned. But I'll see this, too. I think Johnson is great. I loved him in Journey 2.

 

[sharona]

Add me to the "I'll watch anything he's in" camp. Love him!

 

[JRennie]

This combines my love of Dwayne Johnson and my love of Disney . Does it get any better than that? ?? I think not.