John Henry and The Statesman – Dwayne Johnson will team up with figures from folklore and legend
Jake Kasdan (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle) is directing Dwayne Johnson in Netflix’s John Henry and the Statesman.
The film is described as a family action/adventure film based on an original pitch from writer Wheeler, who will write the film. Johnson will star as John Henry, leading an ensemble cast of the most popular figures from folklore and legend from all around the world.
Johnson had this to say about the project.
Directing this big ol’ tentpole is the talented and passionate, Jake Kasdan,” he wrote. “Jake and I found nice success together in a little movie called, Jumanji. Gonna be a lot of fun bringing these legends to life. My childhood hero. The steel driving man and his disruptive band of international folklore legends. JOHN HENRY & THE STATESMEN.