The upcoming Judge Dredd movie will reportedly begin shooting this fall.
According to backers Reliance BIG Pictures and IM Globa, filming on the DNA Films project will take place in Johannesburg.
The 3D picture is to have a $45m (£30m) budget.
Pete Travis will direct the film with Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich producing. Screenwriter Alex Garland is penning the script.
“Alex Garland’s script is faithful to the original concept that made Judge Dredd a favourite bad-ass hero. It’s a high-octane slay ride through the dark underbelly of the vast future city. A fan pleaser,” said Judge Dredd comic co-creator John Wagner.
He added: “With their track record, I have every faith in Alex Garland, Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich.”