Dwayne Johnson Set to Produce Live-Action Medusa Movie at Disney

Walt Disney Studios is developing an original live-action feature film centered on Medusa, the legendary snake-haired figure from Greek mythology. The project is currently in the early stages of development and features involvement from actor and producer Dwayne Johnson.

According to reports, Michael Montemayor is writing the first draft of the screenplay. Montemayor is also serving as a co-writer for Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of Tangled. Dwayne Johnson is attached to produce the Medusa project through his banner, Seven Bucks Productions, alongside partners Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia, with Melissa Fried overseeing the development for the label. Matt Smith is also producing the film through Electro Corduroy Entertainment. At this stage, Johnson is not slated to appear as an on-screen performer in the movie.

In Greek mythology, Medusa is recognized as one of the three Gorgons whose gaze could turn anyone to stone, before she was eventually beheaded by the hero Perseus. The upcoming Disney film will explore a fresh interpretation of the classic mythological tale, although specific plot details and casting decisions remain under wraps while the project is in its formative stages.

This development marks another collaboration between Disney and Seven Bucks Productions, which previously worked together on Jungle Cruise. Disney has not yet officially commented on the reports surrounding the project.

In addition to his producing endeavors, Johnson is preparing for the theatrical release of Jumanji: Open World, which is scheduled to hit theaters on December 25, 2026. Sony Pictures recently unveiled four character posters for the film, which serves as the final installment in the modern Jumanji trilogy and follows the events of 2019's Jumanji: The Next Level.

Outside of his film projects, Johnson recently shared reflections on his athletic background as a former college football player for the Miami Hurricanes. In an Instagram post, he expressed his support for Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals in college athletics while emphasizing the importance of monitoring the system to protect players.

Reflecting on his pursuit of an NFL career that ultimately did not materialize in the 1990s, Johnson credited those early athletic struggles with building the resilience that shaped his later career in professional wrestling and entertainment. He noted that missing out on the professional football league ultimately directed him toward new opportunities that defined his professional success.