Dwayne Johnson to headline Ben Affleck-Matt Damon collaboration 'Free Byrd'

Dwayne Johnson to headline Ben Affleck-Matt Damon collaboration 'Free Byrd'

Hollywood superstar Dwayne Johnson will headline and produce the upcoming action-drama Free Byrd, reported Variety.

The film is a collaboration between Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's Artists Equity.

In Free Byrd, Johnson plays a Las Vegas motorcycle stuntman who hides his dementia diagnosis from everyone, including his mechanic brother.

Logline and other details

The official logline for Free Byrd reads that the story "examines and confronts the mind's vast mysteries and the beauty and power of asking for help before it's too late."

The film will be directed by Greg Kwedar, who is also rewriting the screenplay.

Jon Boyer originally wrote the script, which was featured on the Black List.