Josh Gad to write, star in 'Gilligan' movie

Olivia Barker | USA TODAY

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a USA TODAY pop-culture columnist who's on his way to steer the S.S. Minnow into uncharted territory: the big screen.

Josh Gad will be starring in a movie version of that small-screen staple of the '60s (and '80s reruns), Gilligan's Island. A Hollywood source says the Book of Mormon actor will fill the boat shoes of Gilligan. Gad will also have a hand in writing the script for Warner Bros.

We're guessing this won't be a three-hour tour —er, film.

Deadline first reported the news.