Dwayne Johnson may star in Warner Bros' “Hercules”February 24, 2012 - 20:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Dwayne Johnson could be giving a hero's welcome to the role of Hercules. The former wrestler-turned-actor is said to be in talks to portray the Greek god in Warner Bros' forthcoming epic adventure, Belfast Telegraph reported citing Variety. The movie, based on the Radical Comics graphic novel, will follow Hercules as he prepares his crew, after being hired by the King of Thrace to face battle. Directors Brett Ratner and Peter Berg were previously linked to take control of the film, which was earlier known as Hercules: The Thracian War. However, it could be a while before work starts on Hercules, because Dwayne “The Rock” is set to start work on Michael Bay's Pain And Gain, before returning for the sixth instalment of the Fast And The Furious franchise, Fast Six. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. EU still discussing funding Armenia through European Peace Facility Discussions continue in the EU on providing Armenia with funds from the European Peace Facility, Vassilis Maragos says. |