Dwayne Johnson To Star In “Journey To The Center Of The Earth” Sequel

Dwayne Johnson has signed on to star in the upcoming sequel to the film “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” titled “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.”

Josh Hutcherson will return for the second film in the role of explorer Sean Anderson. In the film Anderson goes in search of his missing grandfather and finds himself on a mythical island in the process. Johnson will play the role of the boyfriend of Anderson’s mother who is brought along on the journey, against the wishes of Anderson himself. The original film released in 2008 and starred Brendan Fraser. Fraser and New Line could not come to terms on a deal for him to return for the sequel, opening the door for Johnson.

Johnson is currently filming “The Fast and the Furious 5” and will also be appearing in the action film “Faster.”