Deadline is reporting that Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson - most recently seen in
Fast Five and the upcoming
G.I. Joe sequel - has become attached to the lead role in
Monster Hunter's Survival Guide, based on Zenescope Entertainment/John Paul Russ' comic book miniseries. The film is produced by
X-Men: First Class' Simon Kinberg, and does not have a director as of yet. The book series is a comprehensive guide to hunt monsters, the undead and unnatural beasts, and survive the confrontations.
Dwayne Johnson has become attached to star in Monster Hunter’s Survival Guide, a live action adventure film based on the comic book miniseries by John Paul Russ that was published by Zenescope Entertainment. The film will be produced by Simon Kinberg through his Genre Films shingle.
Below is some plot info about the book series (courtesy of
Amazon):
Monsters surround us. They're everywhere; on TV, in movies... they haunt our nightmares. But are they real? Do Vampires, Werewolves, and Zombies really exist? And if so, how can we survive against them? At last here is the comprehensive guide every Monster Hunter must have! Whether you're a weekend Bigfoot hunter or a hardcore Vampire slayer you simply can't afford not to own this book. The Monster Hunters Survival Guide will not only instruct you on how to be the first to catch one of these mysterious Cryptids - but it's the only way you'll be able to survive the experience!
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Monster Hunter's Survival Guide sounds like it could make a good film? And what do you think of The Rock in the lead role? Be sure to sound your thoughts off in the usual place.
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