Published 19:12 IST, January 28th 2021
Dwayne Johnson unveils poster of Young Rock series which chronicles his life story
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has unveiled the official poster and release date of his upcoming NBC series "Young Rock" which chronicles his life story.
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Dwayne Johnson’s new NBC comedy Young Rock has him campaigning for president in 2032, but actor and producer sidestepped possibility of a real-life run someday. Young Rock poster was recently unveiled by Dwayne Johnson on his Instagram. comedy series is based on his real-life story as it chronicles his life as a kid, teen, college football player, and amateur wrestler. Take a look at new official poster here:
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A coming-of- story inspired by former pro wrestler’s colourful but challenging childhood and youth, Dwayne Johnson's Young Rock is framed by ult Johnson’s reflections on his life as he stumps for office. series is conceived by Nahnatchka Khan well kwn for directing 2019 Netflix film Always Be My Maybe. On January 27, makers also revealed official trailer for series, which depicts Dwayne Johnson being portrayed by three different actors: rian Groulx as Dwayne at 10, Brley Constant as Dwayne at 15 and Uli Latukefu as Dwayne at 20.
Dwayne Johnson recently shared first Young Rock trailer giving a glimpse of show. It starts with Rock standing for United States President in 2032 and giving an interview. He n tells story from his childhood in 1982 to his teen in 1987 and 1990. It will show “ wild” and true story of Dwayne Johnson and his family. show will depict how world’s biggest star started out small. series will premiere on February 16, 2021, on NBC. Watch trailer for Young Rock here:
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Young Rock cast and more
Young Rock cast has rian Groulx as 10-year-old Dwayne (Dewey) Johnson, Brley Constant as 15-year-old Dwayne Johnson and Uli Latukefu will be playing 20-year-old Dwayne Johnson. Stacey Leilua will be portraying Ata Johnson (Dwayne's mor), Joseph Lee Anderson as Rocky Johnson (Dwayne's far), Ana Tuisila as Lia Maivia (Dwayne's grandmor). Dwayne Johnson is also said to appear in each episode as himself. As reported to Variety, he has promised that Young Rock will showcase absolute truth about his childhood without any exaggerations or lies. first season will feature 11 episodes. show will also reportedly be a single-cam comedy which falls in lines of Office and Big Bang ory.
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Young Rock plot chronicles his teen years and how he me it big in industry, along with a future prediction of him running for President of US. series is developed by Fresh Off Boat creator Nahnatchka Khan and Rock himself. Universal Television, Dwayne Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions, and Khan’s Fierce Baby Productions have produced series.
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