Yes. Dwayne Johnson is reported to play the Chicken Man in Benny Safdie’s film adaptation of Daniel Pinkwater’s Lizard Music. TheWrap reported on October 16, 2025, that United Artists, part of Amazon MGM, had picked up the project. The film follows a boy who discovers a secret late-night broadcast of lizards playing music and sets out to find them.
Who is Dwayne Johnson playing?
Johnson’s reported role is the Chicken Man, an eccentric older man the boy encounters during his search. Chicken Man is accompanied by a chicken named Claudia. A.V. Club reported that, after Safdie gave him a 45-minute pitch, Johnson told the director, “I’m your Chicken Man.” Read A.V. Club’s report.
What is Lizard Music about?
The story begins when a boy left on his own discovers a strange late-night television broadcast featuring lizards playing otherworldly music. His attempt to find the musicians leads him into an offbeat adventure and to Chicken Man. The premise is reported by TheWrap.
What book is the movie based on?
The film adapts Daniel Pinkwater’s novel Lizard Music. Readers interested in the source story can find details about the book through the book’s publisher information.
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Who else is in the cast?
A July 2026 casting report named Regina Hall, Alicia Silverstone, Tim Heidecker, and young actor Theo Leber. That report described Hall as a friend and co-worker of Chicken Man. Casting details are attributed to that dated coverage and may change as the film develops. Read the casting report.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.When will Lizard Music be released?
The cited reports do not establish a firm public release date, streaming service, or home-video release. No release or viewing availability should be assumed from the casting news.
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