The Legend of Tarzan is a 2016 adventure film directed by David Yates and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.[4] It is based on Edgar Rice Burroughs’ fictional character. The film was written by Adam Cozad and Craig Brewer and stars Alexander Skarsgård as the title character, as well as Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou, Jim Broadbent, and Christoph Waltz in supporting roles. Its story follows John Clayton (Tarzan), who after moving to London, is convinced by George Washington Williams to return to his former home in the jungles of Africa, to investigate claims of slavery.