The film is due to hit cinemas Stateside on 29th July 2011 (expect it to be released in the UK thenabouts as well). Shooting is underway, and we can expect Favreau to keep us up to date via his generous Twitter feed (@Jon_Favreau).

He's already shared a couple of cool-looking principal photography pics, and we can't wait to see the first shots of the cast in full costume.

And Favs is always good for sharing fun snippets about his work, the latest being: "Lots of big explosions. Nobody hurt. A good day at the office."

Can we have his job now, please?