Dwayne Johnson has done a lot of action and a bit of comedy, but it appears he wants to show off his more dramatic skills, as he’s signed on to star in the upcoming Not Without Hope, according to Variety.
The film is based on Nick Schuyler’s 2010 memoir about a boat trip that went very bad. In 2009 the former football player went on a fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico with NFL players Marquis Cooper, Corey Smith and his best friend, Will Bleakley. Unfortunately their boat capsized, leaving them stranded for days as they battled hypothermia while they waited for rescue. Johnson will play Schuyler.
We’re assuming this won’t be your typical The Rock movie, as while he may have to fend off sharks, there aren’t many car chases and fights when you’re floating around in the ocean.
Schuyler commented, “I’m humbled that Relativity was interested in paying tribute to Marquis, Corey and Will, and I was impressed with their vision for the film and how they wanted to honour how these guys lived and loved their families, friends and teammates.”