Dwayne Johnson to Star in Disney's Live-Action JUNGLE CRUISE Film

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Dwayne Johnson has signed on to star in and produce JUNGLE CRUISE, Disney's live-action adventure film adaptation of its iconic theme park ride. Located in Adventureland at many Disney Parks, including Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, and Tokyo Disneyland, the attraction simulates a riverboat cruise down several major rivers of Asia, AFRICA and South America. Park guests board replica tramp steamers from a 1930s British explorers' lodge and are taken on a voyage past many different Audio-Animatronic jungle animals. The tour is led by a live Disney Cast Member delivering a humorous narration.

The project is scheduled to begin shooting in Spring 2018. Johnson is currently filming "Rampage" and "Skyscraper". He recently lent his voice to the hit Disney animated film MOANA.

Dany Garcia and Beau Flynn are in discussions to produce along with John Davis and John Fox. Thus far, a director has not been named. The project has been through several writers, J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay penning the most recent draft.

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