10-Year-Old Theo Leber Cast Opposite Dwayne Johnson
Originally published Jul 20, 2026
By Matthewgrobar · Deadline
AI-generated summary based on Deadline · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 20, 2026
Key points
- Theo Leber, age ten, lands lead role in Lizard Music.
- The film pairs him opposite Dwayne Johnson.
- Lizard Music is a live-action/CGI adaptation of a 1976 novel.
- Production is handled by Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists.
Chicago-area fourth grader Theo Leber has been selected for the lead role in Benny Safdie's upcoming film Lizard Music, produced by Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists. The live-action/CGI hybrid adapts Daniel Pinkwater's 1976 novel and will feature Leber alongside Dwayne Johnson, marking the young actor's feature debut after a months-long casting process. The project is directed by Safdie and aims to blend practical performance with computer-generated elements, positioning Leber for a potentially career‑defining opportunity.
Read the original story: Deadline — by Matthewgrobar