Draft:Lizard Music
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| Lizard Music | |
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| Directed by | Benny Safdie |
| Screenplay by | Benny Safdie |
| Based on | Lizard Music by Daniel Pinkwater |
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| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
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| Language | English |
Lizard Music is an upcoming American fantasy adventure film directed by Benny Safdie, and based on the book of the same name by Daniel Pinkwater. It stars Dwayne Johnson, Theo Clark Leber, Tim Heidecker, Alicia Silverstone, and Regina Hall.
Premise
[edit]When a boy left to his own devices stumbles upon a secret late-night broadcast of lizards playing otherworldly music, a hidden door to the extraordinary swings open.
Cast
[edit]- Dwayne Johnson as Chicken Man
- Theo Clark Leber
- Tim Heidecker
- Alicia Silverstone
- Regina Hall
Production
[edit]In September 2025, it was announced that Dwayne Johnson and Benny Safdie would reunite to work on an adaptation of Lizard Music, after working together on The Smashing Machine.[1] In October 2025, Amazon MGM Studios acquired rights to the project under its United Artists label, with Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt joining as producers.[2] In July 2026, newcomer Theo Clark Leber joined the cast in the main role, alongside Tim Heidecker, Alicia Silverstone and Regina Hall.[3][4][5]
Principal photography will occur from August 3, 2026 to October 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia at Trilith Studios.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (September 8, 2025). "'The Smashing Machine' Duo Benny Safdie & Dwayne Johnson To Reteam On Hot Package 'Lizard Music:' The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (October 16, 2025). "United Artists Lands 'Lizard Music' Package Reuniting 'Smashing Machine's Dwayne Johnson And Benny Safdie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (July 20, 2026). "10-Year-Old Theo Clark Leber Lands Lead Role Opposite Dwayne Johnson In Benny Safdie's 'Lizard Music' For Amazon MGM & United Artists". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (July 23, 2026). "Alicia Silverstone & Tim Heidecker Latest To Join Benny Safdie's 'Lizard Music'". Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (July 27, 2026). "Regina Hall Joins Dwayne Johnson In Benny Safdie's 'Lizard Music' Movie From United Artists And Amazon MGM Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ^ Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson coming back to Atlanta for ‘Lizard Music’ film
External links
[edit]- Lizard Music at IMDb