Darren Aronofsky in Talks to Direct A24’s BREAKTHROUGH with Dwayne Johnson Playing a Dark Guru
Darren Aronofsky is in early talks to direct Breakthrough, a new A24 project that already has Dwayne Johnson attached in a rare supporting role. While nothing is locked in just yet, sources say the conversations are serious, and if a deal comes through, it’ll mark Aronofsky’s first film with A24 since The Whale, which earned Brendan Fraser his Oscar.
The story is set in early 2000s Southern California and centers on an alienated young man who falls under the influence of a motivational guru. The twist? That guru’s magnetic charm masks manipulation and something much darker brewing beneath the surface. Johnson is set to play the enigmatic guru, in what sounds like one of his more unexpected roles to date.
The lead role, presumably the young man being pulled into the guru’s orbit, has yet to be cast, and A24 isn’t offering any additional comments at the moment.
The screenplay is being written by Zeke Goodman, and If Aronofsky signs on, Breakthrough will come right on the heels of Caught Stealing, his upcoming thriller with Sony starring Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz, which hits theaters this August.
Source: Deadline