Thornton Joins Johnson for ‘Faster’ George Tillman to direct action drama. Variety October 28, 2009 @ 10:54 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Billy Bob Thornton is set to star with Dwayne Johnson in "Faster," the George Tillman-directed action drama that will begin production early next year. Pic is a co-production of CBS Films and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group. Read more in Variety. Read Next Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' Starring Robert Pattinson Pushed to Easter 2025 Comments