Overview
- Deadline reports that Michael Montemayor is writing the first draft of an original live‑action Medusa movie being developed for Disney.
- Dwayne Johnson’s Seven Bucks banner is attached to produce with Johnson, Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia listed as producers and Melissa Ford overseeing production.
- Producer Matt Smith is also attached under his Electro Corduroy Entertainment banner while creative specifics and casting choices remain undisclosed.
- The report notes the project is in early, limited‑source development and it is not described as a starring vehicle for Johnson at this stage.
- Medusa is the classic snake‑haired Gorgon from Greek myth and the attachment follows Montemayor’s recent Disney work and Seven Bucks’ strong box‑office track record, which together shape industry expectations for the film.