“The original Scorpion King was a crucial catalyst helping to catapult us into the world of film,” Garcia said in a statement.
I believe Jonathan Herman will put in the hard work to deliver a fantastic script for our global audience.”
Copon would also be replaced for the third and fourth direct-to-video installments by Victor Webster, with Zach McGowan taking over the role for 2018’s Book of Souls.
“The Scorpion King was my very first role ever on the silver screen and I’m honored and excited to reimagine and deliver this cool mythology to a whole new generation,” Johnson said in a statement.