Which is exactly what Disney has done; there have been rumours circulating for a while that an adaptation was in the works, with The Hollywood Reporter now announcing that Dwayne Johnson has signed on to star, alongside taking up a role as producer.
The almost logical next step for the studio is to take on the Jungle Cruise, the classic ’60s boat ride which takes guests on a safari of animatronic creatures and terrible puns.
The film is currently set to start production in spring 2018.
Though Disney has been largely preoccupied with turning each of its animated properties into a live-action blockbuster, it’s also been casually rummaging through Disneyland’s list of attractions for ideas.