Lizard Music
| Lizard Music | |
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| Directed by | Benny Safdie |
| Screenplay by | Benny Safdie |
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| Cinematography | Maceo Bishop |
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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]A boy stumbles upon a secret late-night broadcast of lizards playing otherworldly music.
Cast
[edit]- Dwayne Johnson as Chicken Man
- Theo Clark Leber as Victor
- Tim Heidecker
- Alicia Silverstone
- Regina Hall
- Arya Parvathi
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] Johnson recalled telling Safdie, "I'm your Chicken Man," after the film was pitched to him, and lost a lot of weight for the role.[2][3] 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.[4] In July 2026, newcomers Theo Clark Leber and Arya Parvathi joined the cast, alongside Tim Heidecker, Alicia Silverstone and Regina Hall, the latter playing a friend and co-worker of Chicken Man.[5][6][7][8]
Principal photography began on August 3, 2026 and it is scheduled to wrap on October 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia at Trilith Studios.[9] Maceo Bishop served as the cinematographer.[10] To transform into a 70-year-old man, Johnson underwent five hours of makeup and prosthetic work per day.[11]
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.
- ↑ Vlessing, Etan (September 8, 2025). "Dwayne Johnson Says He Told Benny Safdie "I'm Your Chicken Man" for 'Lizard Music' Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ Andersson, Eric; Smart, Jack (September 8, 2025). "Dwayne Johnson Says He's 'in the Process of Slimming Down' for a Role: 'Still Have a Long Ways to Go'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Shanfeld, Ethan (July 31, 2026). "Benny Safdie's 'Lizard Music' With Dwayne Johnson Adds Newcomer Arya Parvathi (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson coming back to Atlanta for ‘Lizard Music’ film
- ↑ Maceo Bishop Resume
- ↑ Dwayne Johnson Describes ‘Lizard Music’ As “‘Willy Wonka’ From The Mind Of Benny Safdie,” Details 5-Hour Makeup Process To Play 70-Year-Old — D23
External links
[edit]- Lizard Music at IMDb