Dwayne johnson to play doc savage, the worlds first. Dwayne johnson is attached to star in the sony pictures adaptation of doc savage. The rock is psyched to play weirdo superhero doc savage by megan lasher may 30, 2016 d wayne the rock johnson announced his latest movie role on instagram monday. But neither is he the comedic fcking hilarious weirdo that dwayne. The rock had just signed on to headline a version of the film written and directed by shane black. There was still a great amount of imagination and character in those stories. Dwayne the rock johnson to portray comics hero doc savage. Then a 2016 announcement that shane black lethal weapon, iron man 3 would write and direct a film starring dwayne the rock johnson as doc savage. Frank darabont of shawshank redemption fame was set to direc. Last we heard in 2016, a movie version of doc savage was in development with shane black and dwayne the rock johnson attached as director and star respectively, but ultimately that project fell. Oct, 2015 meet doc savage, the most famous superhero youve never heard of. The rock is psyched to play weirdo superhero doc savage by megan lasher may 30, 2016 d wayne the rock johnson announced his latest movie role. The project is set to be written by shane black and star the rock in the title role as the pulpera adventurer.
May 30, 2016 doc savage is in development starring dwayne johnson. Science detective, a series of novels written by lester dent. Shane black wants dwayne johnson for his doc savage movie posted on wednesday, march 23rd, 2016 by jacob hall shane black has been trying to make a doc savage movie for a long, long time. Trained since birth to be nearly superhuman in every way, doc savage, or the man of bronze, uses his skills and powers to fight evil all ove. Say what you want about the casting, arnolds name has gotten castle rock pictures to pick up the project, and gotten people talking about the man of bronze. According to an interview, black stated that he would like to feature dwayne johnson popularly known as the rock as doc savage. Sure, the stories were formulaic, but anything put out on a monthly basis for so long is going to be. Doc savage is a fictional character created by kenneth robeson, a house name by street and smith publications as the author of their popular character doc savage. Dwayne johnson lands another movie franchise as he signs on for doc savage. Actor dwayne johnson aka the rock is set to play the role of doc savage in a new movie adaptation. Essentially the firstever superhero, doc savage was a prime candidate for a movie adaptation.
Iron man 3 and nice guys director shane black has cast dwayne johnson as doc savage, reports the verge, a hero who predates superman. Dwayne johnson has given an update on the doc savage film, which is due to be directed by shane black and see him playing the original pulp action hero. Dwayne the rock johnson to play doc savage the mary sue. Frank darabont of shawshank redemption fame was set to direct one. Doc savage is finally happening, but as a tv series instead of a movie. Dwayne johnson doesnt know if doc savage will ever happen. Sony has just closed a deal with shane black to cowrite and direct doc savage, a movie based on the 1930s and 40s pulp novel hero. Johnsons name has been attached to a shane blackdirected doc savage movie since at least 2016, and now the much indemand actor has offered an update on the project. Dwayne the rock johnson to star in upcoming doc savage. Dwayne the rock johnson is the latest actor to put on a cape and to step into the hero boots. Dwayne johnson offers an update on shane blacks doc. Much like dwayne johnson, doc savage is a physical specimen who has trained.
He cowrote the screenplay with anthony bagarozzi and charles mondry, and columbia pictures says hes eyeing it as. Hollywood has long been interested in adapting pulp hero doc savage to the screen, but even though various movie versions have been in the works over the years, it seems like the man of bronze is. Everything you need to know about doc savage movie. Ma doc savage e ancora molto presente nella mente di the rock, e quando gli e stato chiesto del film, durante unintervista con collider. The rock subtly confirms hes starring in doc savage. We caught up with rampage star dwayne johnson and got an update on the status of shane blacks doc savage movie and it sounds like this one might be caught up in rights issues. But doc savage is still very much on the rocks mind, and when he was asked about the film during an interview with collider, he gave this. On 30th may 2016, the renowned hollywood actor, johnson confirmed that he would be starring in the film. Having spent most of his professional career being referred to as the rock, actor dwayne johnson is all set to take on another musclebound role, except this time he is a man of bronze or, more specifically, the man of bronze, doc savage. May 30, 2016 dwayne johnson is attached to star in the sony pictures adaptation of doc savage. Jun 01, 2016 writerdirector shane black explains why doc savage has to be a period piece, and says that if they get it right, the film will be a blast. The best doc savage movie ever made wasnt technically a doc savage movie. Nanovic at street and smith publications, with additional material contributed by the series main writer, lester dent. Dwayne the rock johnson revealed the news by way of instagram accompanied by a rather lengthy blurb complementing the production crew and project concept.
Get ready to see dwayne the rock johnson karate chop his adversaries while outsmarting. Doc savage was a multiplatformer even back in the day, popularized on radio, film and tv. He wrote the original screenplay in 2009 and jumped in the directors chair in 2010 and thennot much happened. Comic book fanatics are super excited as doc savage is basically the first superhero, the original good guy preceding superman himself. Dwayne the rock johnson to play doc savage, the man of. Everyone loves it when a great rumor turns out to be true.
The man of bronze a new doc savage movie is in the works starring arnold schwarzenegger. Dwayne johnson to play weirdo superhero doc savage. Sep 01, 2017 essentially the firstever superhero, doc savage was a prime candidate for a movie adaptation. Out of all the reasons why the rock is perfect for the role of doc savage, this one should be the most readily obvious. Moritz and pavun shetty of original film are set to executive. Doc savage, the 1930s pulp magazine hero, has been trying to make his way into the modern age for quite some time now.
Dwayne johnson offers update on doc savage movie screen rant. The movie has been in the development stage for at least eight years, and johnson became attached to the project in 2016. There was almost a film in 1999 starring arnold schwarzenegger, which stalled. Dwayne the rock johnson confirmed for doc savage film.
Writerdirector shane black explains why doc savage has to be a period piece, and says that if they get it right, the film will be a blast. Dwayne johnson and shane blacks doc savage film adaptation has run into some problems in an interview with collider, johnson shared an. While director shane black iron man 3, the nice guys has stated in the past that he was hoping to garner superstar dwayne johnson to play the. Dwayne johnson gives a doc savage movie update syfy wire. Doc savage first appeared in 1933, and went on to star in hundreds of novels and comic books, as well as 1975s george pal film, doc savage. Doc savage movie becomes a tv show instead, the rock. For years, sony has been trying to adapt the classic pulp character as a.
Dwayne the rock johnson already has quite a full schedule of films hes prepared to make within the next few years, and now the former wrestler can officially add one more movie to that list. The project is set to be written by shane black and star the rock in the title role as. Shane black has been trying to make a doc savage movie for a long, long time. And if you want more of the rock, here are his 10 best movies. Doc savage is a fictional character originally published in american pulp magazines during the 1930s and 1940s. Click to share on facebook opens in new window click to share on twitter opens in new window. After releasing a first look at the upcoming fast 8 movie, dwayne the rock johnson has even more news for us. For years, sony has been trying to adapt the classic pulp character as a movie, but plans have shifted and the project will now be moving to the small screen. Dwayne johnson cast as doc savage, who is basically if. Order of doc savage books doc savage is the protagonist in a series of actionadventure pulp fiction novels written under the house name of kenneth robeson. Writerdirector shane black most recently finished the predator, a reboot of that popular franchise which was released on september 14, 2018, and while its not entirely clear what.
Hell be starring in iron man 3, director shane blacks adaptation of doc savage from sony pictures. The film is directed by shane black based on a script he. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. May 31, 2016 despite what the name would suggest, doc savage is far from some untamed beast who represents the animalistic side of heroism. May 30, 2016 after releasing a first look at the upcoming fast 8 movie, dwayne the rock johnson has even more news for us. Doc savage was one of the best of the pulp adventure heroes. Dwayne johnson and shane blacks doc savage movie stalled. What to expect from dwayne johnsons doc savage youtube.
Meet doc savage, the most famous superhero youve never heard of. Why the doc savage movie hasnt happened yet, according to. Dwayne johnson is perhaps one of the busiest men in hollywood, and while he has been promoting his new movie rampage, his first of three new movies this year, the actor offered an update on doc savage, which may not be to most fans liking. Doc savage movie becomes a tv show instead, the rock probably wont do it shane black has been set to write and direct doc savage for sony since 20, but there hasnt been much movement. Unfortunately, with the shift, it most likely means dwayne the rock johnson wont be starring. A new report now claims that a doc savage tv series is being developed at sony. Apr 12, 2018 while the rock s initial comment makes it sound like the doc savage issues are being actively worked through, the next thing he says is a bit more ominous, making it sound like its possible these. It was directed by michael anderson, who had previously directed another bigbudget adventure film, around the world in 80 days. Then a 2016 announcement that shane black lethal weapon, iron man 3 would write and direct a film starring dwayne the rock johnson as. Doc savage is a popular hero who debuted in the old pulp magazines of the.
Doc savage lives again, this time as a sony tv series. The character was created by henry ralston, john nanovic and lester dent who wrote the majority of the novels in the series original run. Doc savage 2019 is an action, adventure movie starring dwayne johnson. It was announced on may 30, 2016, that dwayne the rock johnson will be playing clark doc savage, being billed as the worlds first superhero, and the film will be directed by shane black with a script written by anthony bagarozzi and chuck mondry. Shortly after the doc savage news broke, the rock teased a collaboration with black that he would film in 2017. Doc savage, the story of a man with superheroic levels of intelligence and strength who just so happens to be a brilliant scientist, inventor, and explorer, began as a series of pulp novels and. May 31, 2016 actor dwayne johnson aka the rock is set to play the role of doc savage in a new movie adaptation. The rock set to star in doc savage film dwayne johnson will join the comic book movie ranks as the worlds first superhero.
What to expect from dwayne johnsons doc savage ign. While some rights issues have stopped the film from getting underway as quickly as. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Dwayne johnson to play doc savage, the worlds first superhero dwayne johnson is to play doc savage, the inspiration for superman, in a new movie. Doc savage movie becomes a tv show instead, the rock probably.
Dwayne johnson is confirmed for shane blacks doc savage. Sony pictures television has partnered with original film and conde nast. Shane black wants the rock in his doc savage movie collider duration. Doc savage movie in the works with dwayne johnson in the starring role. A man of great mental and physical strength, he went around the world battling largerthanlife villains. Dwayne johnson and shane blacks doc savage movie stalled by rights. Dwayne johnson cast as doc savage, who is basically if indiana jones and the rock had a baby though sadly that will probably not be his origin story by halle kiefer photo. Dwayne johnson is now playing doc savage digital spy. May 30, 2016 d wayne the rock johnson announced his latest movie role on instagram monday. Dwayne johnson revealed he still plans on working with shane black even if the doc savage film doesnt happen. Since the rights to doc savage belonged to others, the jet packs creator became famous industrialist howard hughes. Shane black is directing the pic from a script he cowrote with anthony bagarozzi and charles mondry.
The arch enemy of evil would feature a deformed, germanspeaking supervillain, whose pet maneating octopus was a nod to a similar plot element in the september 1937 pulp novel the feathered octopus. Dwayne johnson doc savage movie stalled by rights issues ign. Doc savage project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The rock is psyched to play weirdo superhero doc savage. May 30, 2016 doc savage first appeared in 1933, and went on to star in hundreds of novels and comic books, as well as 1975s george pal film, doc savage. The rock goes doc for writerdirector shane blacks upcoming doc savage film. Doc savage is a popular hero who debuted in the old pulp magazines of the 1930s and 40s, and also appeared in doc savage.
Dwayne johnson cast as doc savage, who is basically if indiana jones and the rock had a baby though sadly that will probably not be his origin story. In fact, this screenplay was originally intended to be filmed as the first doc savage movie. The wrestlerturnedactor, who has already had his share of heroic roles in the fast and furious series, and the upcoming baywatch reboot, announced recently on his facebook page that he is teaming up with iron man 3 director shane black to play the comic book character doc savage. Doc savage, the man of bronze, was raised from childhood by a team of scientists to become the original super hero of the 1930s. The rock has been promoting his new movies central intelligence and baywatch on social media, and he just confirmed hell play comic book character doc savage. However, one that has been talked about for a long time, with little movement, has been a doc savage movie. For fans of doc savage, the wait to finally see a film based on the pulp character who originated in the 1930s continues. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
Apr 11, 2018 we caught up with rampage star dwayne johnson and got an update on the status of shane blacks doc savage movie and it sounds like this one might be caught up in rights issues. Dwayne johnson offers an update on shane blacks doc savage movie. Dwayne johnson and shane blacks doc savage movie stalled by. More with shane black it was back in 20 when he also signed on to write and direct an adaptation of the 1930s pulp comic series, doc. The film is directed by shane black based on a script he cowrote with anthony bagarozzi and chuck mondry. The movie version of the rocketeer saw cliffs part played by bill campbell. Doc savage was originally published during the 1930s and 1940s in the american pulp magazines. This was the last film completed by pioneering science fiction producer george pal.
The character first appeared on screen in a 1975 film, doc savage. He was a scientist, physician, adventurer, inventor, explorer and researcher with outstanding strength, a. Apr, 2018 for fans of doc savage, the wait to finally see a film based on the pulp character who originated in the 1930s continues. Dwayne johnson will star in shane blacks adaptation of the famous comic book character, doc savage. Shane black wants the rock in his doc savage movie collider. Betty was renamed jenny blake, and portrayed by jennifer connelly, while alan arkin played peevy. Sony pictures television is bringing doc savage to the small screen with a new tv series. Dwayne johnson offers an update on shane blacks doc savage. Dwayne johnson is officially on board to play doc savage, the oldie comics favorite from the 1930s and 1940s who is often referred to as the original superhero, in a new film from iron man 3 director shane black. The man of bronze is a 1975 american action film starring ron ely as pulp hero doc savage.