Actor Michael Pena is set to star as Dr Roarke in the upcoming '
Fantasy Island
' movie. Veteran actor Ricardo Montalban originated the role in the television series 'Fantasy Island' as Mr Roarke who oversaw a mysterious island where people could live out their fantasies - for a price.
The series, which ran from 1977 to 1984, often dealt with dark themes and the supernatural.
According to the reports, Sony and Blumhouse are co-financing the project, with production slated to start on January 14.
Jeff Wadlow is directing and penning the script with his "Truth or Dare" co-writers, Chris Roach and Jillian Jacobs.
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