Got news of a possible new movie role for Dwayne Johnson entitled “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.” It’s sounds pretty official so I decided to go ahead and post the news. Let me know what you guys think.

According to Heat Vision, Dwayne Johnson will star along with Josh Hutcherson in the Journey to the Center of the Earth sequel, titled Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. Johnson is set to play the boyfriend of Hutcherson’s mom. In the film, Hutcherson is forced to bring him on a trip to a mythical and monstrous island in an adventure to find his missing grandfather. The film is loosely based off of the Jules Verne story The Mysterious Island.

The 38-year-old actor is replacing Brendan Fraser in the family action movie, entitled ‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island’.

Fraser decided not to return after failing to reach a deal on the start date of the movie, leading to studio New Line searching for a new actor – with Johnson in final negotiations.

Brad Peyton is on board to direct the project, while Josh Hutcherson will reprise intrepid explorer Sean Anderson.

The first installment of the movie made $250 million worldwide in 2008, and the sequel will be shot in October on location in North Carolina and Hawaii, Heat Vision Blog reports.

Beau Flynn and Tripp Vinson from Contra film and Charlotte Huggins will produce the picture, which will be shot in 3-D.

Casting for three other new characters will be announced in the next few weeks. Filming will take place in North Carolina and Hawaii, and will start in late October. The targeted release date is September 23rd, 2011.

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