Jaume Collet-Serra To Helm Disney's Jungle Cruise With Dwayne Johnson

The frontrunner director to helm Suicide Squad 2 has been confirmed as the man to direct Disney’s next big adventure film.

Jaume Collet-Serra (The Shallows) looked to be lined up by Warner Bros to be leading Suicide Squad 2 despite nothing being officially confirmed, but the likelihood is highly possible.

However, if you have a meeting with Dwayne Johnson about being the first person to direct a possible next big budget franchise for Disney it’s hard to say no.

I'm a gut & instincts guy. 1st time I met Jaume, I was confident he was the one. Visionary/edgy filmmaker. Excited 4 the fans #JungleCruise https://t.co/ByFTGYJ2XM

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) 31 July 2017

According to Deadline, Collet-Serra will be taking on the Indiana Jones-style Jungle Cruise, starring The Rock as its lead. Again, hard to say no to that.

The thing that must be a kick in the teeth for WB is Collet-Serra is a homegrown director at the studio and Suicide Squad 2 would’ve been their sign to say “we have big things for you.”

On the other hand, in the Spaniard's defence to have the choice between a sequel to a hugely successful but devise comic book film or direct the first of many high, action family adventure film similar to Pirates with Johnson as your lead.

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To be honest, I’d probably go with Jungle Cruise and be a part of his Seven Bunks Productions team too. Because he has the chance to direct Johnson again in a future film.

However, even though WB has a bad record with keeping directors for their DC projects. They also have a great record finding brilliant replacements – Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman), Matt Reeves (Batman) and Joss Wheldon (Justice League).

Nothing is own about the story, but the most recent draft was written by J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay and expect Johnson to be on a ride full of danger and exotic creatures. Filming is set to begin early next year.

Mahalo from "the Vault" at DISNEY's R&D facilities. Figured the best way to make an excellent #JungleCruise movie was to fully immerse myself in the rich history and culture of DISNEY. Big shout to the Imagineers for pulling out all the original #JungleCruise concept art from the 1950's for me and oral/visual history lesson behind the iconic ride and it's infamous and relentlessly entertaining "Skippers". Fascinating to understand Walt Disney's early idea for the #JungleCruise ride, which from the 1950's concept art behind me, was original titled JUNGLE RIVER and meant to be enjoyed with LIVE ANIMALS at Animal Kingdom. Which as we all know, animals that live in and near an African river ain't playin' that game. 😂🦍 #JungleCruise will mark my fourth collaboration with the company and potential to be the best one of all of them. Shout to my buds Sean Bailey, Alan Horn and Bob Iger for being great partners. Kristin Burr you're a rockstar. Thanks again team and see everyone down the road. This'll be a fun one. #GreatestAdventureEver #JungleCruise

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As for Collet-Serra, his next film The Commuter, starring Liam Neeson is due out January 19.