Vanessa Hudgens, The Rock Pictured Filming 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'

The principal photography of "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" has been kicked off in late October and now new pictures from the set have been found. Lead stars Vanessa Hudgens, Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Luiz Guzman were seen involved during the filming on Tuesday, November 9.

Taking place at a sandy beach in Hawaii, the production had Hudgens taping her running scene. The 21-year-old beauty seemingly enjoyed the warm weather as she was spotted lying under the sun in between takes. Hutcherson and Johnson, meanwhile, shared a frame for a scene set near some rocks.

In this "Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D" sequel, Hutcherson reprises his role as Sean who this time will force his mother's boyfriend, portrayed by Johnson, to join him on a trip to a mythical and monstrous island to find his missing grandfather, portrayed by Michael Caine. Hudgens portrays a Pacific Islander who gets swept into the adventure and end up falling for Sean.

Brad Peyton is serving behind the lens of the action fantasy film which is loosely based on Jules Verne's "The Mysterious Island". After wrapping the filming in Hawaii, the cast and crew will next move to Wilmington, North Carolina, to finish shooting after the holiday hiatus. "Journey 2" is shot in 3-D like its predecessor and is projected for fall 2011 release.

Vanessa Hudgens Not Converting to Judaism for Zac Efron

Vanessa Hudgens' publicist has denied reports the actress is preparing to convert to Judaism so she can marry boyfriend Zac Efron. The "High School Musical" sweethearts have been dating since meeting on the set of the first hit Disney musical in 2006, and have frequently been forced to deny rumors they are engaged.

But despite the denials, Hudgens was reportedly eager to change her religion to "score points" with Efron's Jewish family, according to U.S. tabloid The National Enquirer. However, a representative for the actress has shrugged off the claims, insisting the report is "not true". 

Efron previously talked to The Sun about his future plan. "We definitely won't be getting married anytime soon. I definitely feel much too young. When I get married it will happen at the age of 40 at the earliest," he said.