There’s a movie being produced re-telling the tale of David and Goliath. No? Not catching your attention? Consider the fact that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is being considered for the role of Goliath and the surprisingly capable Taylor Lautner is being considered for the role of David.
Source: Movie Web
It seems casting is getting under way, with Dwayne Johnson in talks to portray the title character, and Taylor Lautner circling the David role.
Goliath will be a family adventure based on the classic David and Goliath biblical tale with modern themes. The story centers on David, a young shepard who tries to save the lives of his fellow villagers when the massive Goliath attacks, seeking the legendary king of the Israelites.
While Dwayne Johnson is in negotiations to portray Goliath, an offer has been made to Taylor Lautner for David, though it isn’t known if he will accept the role yet.
I don’t think there’s anything I could single out to explain my interest in this type of movie, but the combination of all this news and casting has raised my eyebrow. Lautner surprised the hell out of me with the trailer for his upcoming action flick “Abduction” and exposed me to the fact that he’s actually a quite capable martial artist. Somehow the idea of him taking on the Rock 1 on 1 paints a “main event” picture in my head that can’t be ignored. I’ll keep an eye on developments and will be sure to share any other interesting developments.
