Washington, June 14 -- Academy Award-winning director Darren Aronofsky is in early talks to helm 'Breakthrough', a psychological drama starring Dwayne Johnson.

The film, set in turn-of-the-millennium Southern California, follows an alienated young man who falls under the influence of a charismatic motivational guru with a dark side.

Johnson will play a supporting role as the guru, marking a departure from his typical family-friendly fare, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

A24 will produce and finance the film, with Zeke Goodman set to write the screenplay.

Stacey Sher's Shiny Penny Productions will co-produce alongside Johnson and Dany Garcia's Seven Bucks Productions.

Jacob Epstein and Justin Wolf will serve as executive producers thro...