The first good video game movie may be coming next year, and it has just started filming.Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’sRampage, which is based on the classic arcade game of the same name, has officially started principal photography. The movie is set for release next year and with the power ofThe Rockand a fun premise, we may finally have avideo game movieon our hands that people actually want to see.
Dwayne Johnson’s frequent producing partnerHiram Garciaconfirmed the news onTwitterthatRampagehas officially started principal photography, which is taking place in Atlanta. The producer posted a photo that showsMalin Akerman(Watchmen,Children’s Hospital), who is playing the villain in the movie, andJake Lacy(Girls,Miss Sloane) on set shooting a scene in an office building. Here is whatHiram Garciahad to say.
“Principal photography kicks off today on our #Rampage movie. @MalinAkerman & #JakeLacy bringin' the thunder!”
While we don’t seeDwayne Johnsonin this photo, rest assured, he is the star of this movie and there will be plenty of him to go around. Or one of the many clones he may or may not have, because he’s somehow working more than any other actor in Hollywood. He just finished filming theJumanjisequel and is diving right intoRampage. He also has the action flickSkyscraper, theBlack AdamandShazammovies for the DCEU,The Jungle Cruisefor Disney and a sequel toSan Andreas, among other things, on his schedule currently. But with the consistent box office success his movies have, it is no wonder everyone wants to work with him.
If history has taught us anything, it is that video game movies simply don’t work. But if anyone can break that curse, it isThe Rock. Just last year, bothWarcraftandAssassin’s Creedfailed miserably to live up to expectations on every level, proving that Hollywood is still having trouble cracking the code on adapting video games for the big screen. However,Rampageis a different story. Mostly because the game doesn’t have much story to speak of. In case you haven’t played the game, it revolves around several giant monsters who make their way across the globe destroying city after city. It is just about as mindless and ridiculous as it sounds. That said, the creative team behind theRampage moviewill be able to craft their own story around the very simple premise, which could take some of the pressure off.
Rampageis being directed byBrad Peyton, whoDwayne Johnsonworked with onSan AndreasandJourney 2: The Mysterious Island. Other cast members for the movie includeJoe Manganiello,Jeffrey Dean Morgan,Marley SheltonandNaomie Harris.Rampageis set for release on June 28, 2025. Be sure to check outHiram Garcia’s production announcement tweet for yourself below.
