Aug 31, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Taylor Lautner Eyed to Battle Dwayne Johnson in Goliath

Taylor Lautner is wanted for Goliath
Taylor Lautner is wanted for Goliath
We haven't heard much on Relativity Media's Goliath since Scott Derrickson came aboard to direct the project back in January. It seems casting is getting under way, with Dwayne Johnson in talks to portray the title character, and Taylor Lautner circling the David role.

Goliath will be a family adventure based on the classic David and Goliath biblical tale with modern themes. The story centers on David, a young shepard who tries to save the lives of his fellow villagers when the massive Goliath attacks, seeking the legendary king of the Israelites.

While Dwayne Johnson is in negotiations to portray Goliath, an offer has been made to Taylor Lautner for David, though it isn't known if he will accept the role yet. Twilight producers Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen are attached to Goliath, so it is possible Taylor Lautner may sign on to reunite with those producers.

Scott Derrickson is directing Goliath from a screenplay by John D. Payne and Patrick McKay. It isn't known when production will start on Goliath quite yet.

Goliath comes to theaters in 2012. The film is directed by Scott Derrickson.


Sources: Twitch

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Comments (17)

  1. Lesfal

    no Taylor's not Jewish. Actually I think Logan Lerman would be perfect for this... he's skinny AND he's Jewish!

    9 months agoby @lesfalFlag

  2. ChiRep_1

    Ew.

    9 months agoby @ChiRep-1Flag

  3. DuaneBarry

    @daveactor7 I agree. A buff David ruins the whole point.

    I think Hamza Jeetoa (Vans on Combat Hospital) would be a great choice.

    9 months agoby @DuaneBarryFlag

  4. Dan

    This will be terrible.

    9 months agoby @dan1Flag

  5. skywise

    I dont know how this guy is getting so much work. I mean wasnt he the butt of pretty much every Twi joke out there?

    9 months agoby @skywiseFlag

  6. Bawnian©-Dexeus

    Well, all I can expect from this "family film" is that David's speech will be changed and there will be no cutting of the head

    9 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag

  7. Basquat

    Who the hell told Hollywood that Lautner is the next big thing? And why are they buying in to it?

    9 months agoby @basquatFlag

  8. Angelsbleedtoo

    Is he jewish? If they are going to do this for real, at least make it feel real. The story is great but It will be so easy to ruin something like this. Especially in the hands of modern day hollywood.

    9 months agoby @angelsbleedtooFlag

  9. Daveactor7

    umm how about get a less fit actor? David in biblical sense was not brolic at all. This movie is just gonna get one moral at the end: workout and be fit -_________-

    9 months agoby @daveactor7Flag

  10. John2347

    I wouldn't bother with this movie even if Taylor lautner wasn't in it. The plot sounds lazy and the idea of a biblical family adventure from Disney does not appeal to me. Plus Taylor Lautner sucks balls.

    9 months agoby @john2347Flag

  11. MovieManiac

    When will this guy just dissapear? He cannot act for his life.

    9 months agoby @moviemaniac66Flag

  12. m2

    Come on!!!! Not with this horrible actor.

    9 months agoby @m2Flag

  13. Pjwolsker

    i smell a flop

    9 months agoby @pjwolskerFlag

  14. CUPID

    I'm sick of hearing about this guy now.

    9 months agoby @cupidFlag

  15. Bawnian©-Dexeus

    Can we get a real actor? Thank you

    9 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag

  16. ParkWilliams

    A David and Goliath movie could be great, but I also don't care for Lautner.

    9 months agoby @azadorFlag

  17. Josh

    This could be a cool movie, but I don't really care for Taylor Lautner.

    9 months agoby @shuabertFlag

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