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DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON will play the titular character in the new movie, 'The Tooth Fairy,' Variety.com reports.

The comedy will feature the popular entertainer as a regular guy who is tapped to help save the tooth fairy kingdom. MICHAEL LEMBECK, who directed the second and third "Santa Clause" movies, will be behind the camera on the project.

Best known for his action roles, Johnson scored a huge hit with his family film 'The Game Plan.' He will take another comedic turn this summer in the secret agent satire 'Get Smart,' starring alongside STEVE CARELL.

Filming for 'The Tooth Fairy' is set to begin in August.