Dwayne Manley eyes 'Hercules' role

JohnsonDwayne Manley is at predicts star in MGM's "Hercules," being directed by Brett Ratner. Scribe Ryan Condol modified Steve Moore's graphic novel "Hercules: The Thracian War," which first demonstrated in May 2008 via Radical Posting. MGM's Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber and Jonathan Glickman will produce with Peter Berg and also the Film 44 partner Sarah Aubrey, additionally to Craig Levine of Radical Pictures, whose Jesse Berger will professional produce. Manley, who presently stars in "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" and may next be viewed in "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," is presently planning for his role in Michael Bay's "Discomfort and Gain." Manley is repped by WME. Contact Rob Sneider at rob.sneider@variety.com