Doc Savage movie production status is currently Development
May 30, 2016 • Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight' Shane Black is planning to tackle the project after a Predator reboot for Fox.
Who's Involved:
Plot: What's the story about?
Trained since birth to be nearly superhuman in every way, Doc Savage, or the Man of Bronze, uses his skills and powers to fight evil all over the world.
Poll: Will you see Doc Savage?
Who stars in Doc Savage: Cast List
Dwayne Johnson ... Doc Savage
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Who's making Doc Savage: Crew List
A look at the Doc Savage behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Shane Black last directed The Predator and The Nice Guys. The film's writer Shane Black last wrote The Nice Guys and Iron Man 3.
Director
Screenwriters
Producers
Hiram GarciaDwayne Johnson
Neal H. Moritz
Companies
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Production: What we know about Doc Savage?
Key Facts
- Dwayne Johnson noted on starring in the film, "the #1 reason I'm excited to become Doc Savage.. HE'S A F*CKING HILARIOUS WEIRDO! (5/30/16)."
- Known as the Man in Bronze, Savage was a popular fixture on radio and magazines in the 1930s and 1940s. Director/screenwriter Shane Black is a huge fan of the pulp stories and has the original Savage books lining his book cases.
Filming Timeline
- 2016 - May: The film was set to Development status.
Shane Black is planning to tackle the project after a Predator reboot for Fox.
- 2015 - July: The film was set to Development status.
- 2013 - May: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
Shane Black is focused on getting the film off the ground. Sony is prepping to go all out with Savage and make it its next big franchise.
- 2009 - October: The film was set to Development status.
Doc Savage Release Date: When is the film coming out?
Doc Savage is coming out as a release To Be Announced (TBA). There are 9,420 other movies coming out on the same date, including Popeye, The Rosie Project and Shrek 5.