Dwayne Johnsons Monster Jam Disney Project Revealed, Set in the World of Motorsports

At D23, Dwayne Johnson announced a new live-action film set in the world of motorsports called “Monster Jam.”
“We got an opportunity here that we could create something that is immersive and cool and fun, and also a live-action experience for our families all around the world, from the POV of these incredible, iconic monster trucks and their very eccentric and crazy drivers,” Johnson said during Disney‘s Friday night panel in Anaheim. “Ladies and gentlemen, ‘Monster Jam’ is gonna be a heck of a ride.”
While introducing the project, Johnson discussed his love of big trucks.
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“I’m so excited to break the news to you guys,” he said. “As you guys know, I’m a pickup truck man. That’s all I drive. I drove my pickup truck here. It’s out back. You guys know that, and I love motorsports, love monster trucks.”
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Feld Entertainment, the parent company of Monster Jam, shared a statement from CEO Juliette Feld Grossman regarding the film: “Together, The Rock and Monster Jam are truly As Big As It Gets!™ We’re thrilled to collaborate with Dwayne Johnson and Walt Disney Studios to take moviegoers into the world of Monster Jam on a high-octane, live-action adventure that will bring the larger-than-life Monster Jam trucks and personalities from the stadium to the screen.”
Before the announcement at D23, Johnson came onstage with some dance moves to introduce the “Moana 2” trailer. In addition to returning to voice Maui in “Moana 2,” Johnson will also produce the live-action remake of the original “Moana,” in which he will also play Maui.
Johnson has had a decades-long relationship with Disney, starting with starring roles in the 2007 comedy “The Game Plan,” the 2009 “Race to Witch Mountain” and 2021’s “Jungle Cruise.” He also played himself in several Disney Channel sitcoms, including “Cory in the House,” “Hannah Montana” and “Wizards of Waverly Place.”
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