The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) has been tapped to star in the new DreamWorks project, “Alpha Squad Seven,” a new science-fiction comedy.
According to the report, the project is described as a four-quadrant action-comedy adventure set in space, similar in many ways to Guardians of the Galaxy, Adrmageddon and Independence Day.
The idea behind the move is for it to serve a two-hander, as well as become the launching point for a potential new movie franchise.
Work for the project began about two weeks ago and producers approached The Rock and his 7 Bucks Production company, which fast-tracked the development of the concept.
Producer Beau Flynn is one of the people heading up the project. Flynn worked in the past with The Rock in films such as “Journey 2,” “Hercules” and “San Andreas.”
The Rock’s ex-wife, Dany Garcia, who heads up the Garcia Companies, will serve as executive producer for the project, while Hiram Garcia will associate produce through Rock’s 7 Bucks Production company.
Multiple studios were apparently bidding on the movie, but in the end, it came down to DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures with DreamWorks pursuing a bit harder to secure the project.
The feeling within the film industry is that this could be another huge role for The Rock, as they are hoping it will become another top franchise for the proven movie star.
