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 Blake Lively Sued for Defamation by Crisis PR Firm With Role in Justin Baldoni 'It Ends With Us' Feud Comments