J.J. Abrams and the Rock Tease a Thriller Crew Up Undertaking

J.J. Abrams hasn’t directed a film since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and whereas we nonetheless don’t know what his subsequent one shall be, it might star one of many greatest actors on the planet. On social media Wednesday, none apart from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shared that he and Abrams, together with writer Zak Penn and one among Johnson’s companions, Hiram Garcia, have been working collectively on a challenge. The one tease was the tagline “…tonight, it involves life…”

Right here’s the publish.

Years within the making – we lastly broke bread, we drank, we laughed, bought a lil’ drunk (possibly that was simply me 🙋🏽‍♂️) we talked life stuff, love stuff, dude stuff and took our time chopping up our ardour for motion pictures and storytelling. Then all of us raised a glass and toasted to….

yup,… pic.twitter.com/0E2E1MCRwS

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) October 16, 2024

Penn is finest identified for his early work within the superhero style, having written scripts or tales for movies corresponding to X2, The Unbelievable Hulk, Thor, The Avengers, and X-Males: The Final Stand. His huge break got here within the early Nineties when he helped provide you with the story for the hugely underrated and ahead-of-its-time Last Action Hero starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Most not too long ago, he co-wrote Ready Player One for Steven Spielberg and Free Man for Shawn Levy.

He’s a big-time, big-scope style man, which inserts in properly with not simply Abrams—who has labored on Misplaced, Star Wars, Star Trek, Mission Unattainable, and extra—but in addition Johnson, who’s at all times in search of that subsequent huge factor. (Living proof, his hopeful vacation franchise starter Pink One, out in December.)

So let’s poke round right here a bit. Clearly the concept of Abrams and Johnson teaming up is intriguing, whether or not you want them or not. They’re individuals who deliver huge concepts and title recognition to the desk. What’s not clear concerning the publish is that if everyone seems to be taking their standard position. The belief is Johnson stars, Abrams directs, and Penn writes, however that’s not a gimmie. Possibly Penn directs (which he has up to now) and Abrams produces (which he’s executed regularly since Rise of Skywalker). We aren’t positive however it’s essential to place all the chances on the market.

Then there’s that tagline: “…tonight, it involves life…” To return to life, you presumably need to be lifeless or non-existent. Is that this some form of monster? Demon? A illness? Unclear. However once more, with Penn within the combine, we’d think about we’re some form of style IP with franchise prospects and four-quadrant enchantment. Or we’re idiots and it’s against the law drama for Apple TV+. Who’s to say?

Penn did chime in with a tiny replace tweeting “More on this later.” Are we considering New York Comedian Con? Straight announcement in a commerce like Deadline? We’ll maintain an eye fixed out and allow you to know once we know extra.

What are your ideas on Abrams and Johnson teaming up? Clearly proper now isn’t a excessive level for both of their careers, so is that this the suitable crew up on the proper time?

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