High School Musical's Vanessa Hudgens is circling Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, the sequel to 2008's family-friendly 3D film, Journey to the Center of the Earth. The Hollywood Reporter says Hudgens is in final negotiations to take on the lead female role and love interest of returning Journey star Josh Hutcherson. Brendan Fraser won't be back for the sequel and Hutcherson's stepping up to play the main character. Dwayne Johnson and Michael Caine have already been enlisted to join Journey 2 with Brad Peyton (Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore) directing. Journey to the Center of the Earth's director, Eric Brevig, moved on to tackle the live-action/CGI animation Yogi Bear film for Warner Bros. Caine will play Hutcherson's missing grandfather. Johnson plays a guy who helps Hutcherson track down the missing grandpa on a mythical island.
Filming is expected to begin next month. New Line's set a September 23, 2011 release date.
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