The Rock Up For Herc Wars

Dwayne Johnson is in talks to star as Greek mythological hero Hercules in a new film called Hercules: The Thracian Wars according to The New York Daily News.

An adaptation of Steve Moore penned comic, the story follows Hercules years after he carried out his twelve tasks and has turned his back on the Gods.

Now he and six friends have become mercenaries who've been hired by the King of Thrace to train his men into becoming an army every bit as ruthless as they are.

Ryan Condal wrote the adapted script

Brett Ratner is set to direct for producer Avi Lerner.