Warner Sets Theatrical Release Date for Tarzan 3D

Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that its big-budget 3D adaption of Tarzan will arrive in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016. The announcement was made by Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, and Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing and International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

David Yates, the man behind the last four Harry Potter films, will direct Tarzan 3D from a screenplay based on the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs. The film will be produced by Jerry Weintraub (Behind the Candelabra, the Ocean's trilogy), together with David Barron and Alan Riche.

Alexander Skarsgård (HBO's True Blood) is set to star as the title character. Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction), Margot Robbie (The Wolf of Wall Street), as Jane Porter, and Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds) are also on board.

Following the official announcement Silverman said, "We have assembled a phenomenal international cast to tell this extraordinary story. Warner Bros. has also enjoyed long and successful collaborations with both David Yates and Jerry Weintraub, and we look forward to seeing what they and the entire team have in store for this timeless tale."

Kroll added, "Tarzan has been an enduring and enigmatic figure in literature and cinema for more than a century. The adventures of a man who was torn between two worlds has entertained and intrigued people young and old, and we are excited to bring him to the screen for a new generation."

Dan Fellman, President, Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures, stated, "This is a perfect entry for the summer movie season corridor, with a terrific combination of action, adventure, romance and suspense that is sure to appeal to a broad audience."

Weintraub added, "I am so pleased to be reuniting with the team at Warner Bros. on this thrilling project. David Yates and I are going to be using the best of today's technology in creating this new adventure, and we can't wait to get started."