The Hollywood Reporter has brought word that 42-year-old actor Michael Pena has signed on to star in the upcoming film adaptation of the classic ABC series Fantasy Island, which will be directed by Jeff Wadlow, in the lead role of Mr. Roarke.
He will be co-writing Fantasy Island with Chris Roach and Jillian Jacobs with Jason Blum set to produce.
Fantasy Island ran on ABC from 1977-1984 and quickly became a fan-favorite.
The island drama dealt with dark themes and the supernatural with a little bit of cheesiness as visitors would come to the island to live out their fantasies.