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    Dwayne Johnson Forced to Relive 'Incredibly Complicated' relationship With Dad for 'Young Rock'

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    The wrestler-turned-actor refuses to take ‘the easy route’ as he relived his difficult relationship with late father for the new sitcom about his younger self.

    Jan 28, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Dwayne Johnson had to relive some “incredibly tough” memories about his late father for his new sitcom “Young Rock”.
    The upcoming show – which is based on The Rock’s life and sees Joseph Lee Anderson playing Rocky Johnson – is largely lighthearted while still referencing some of his early struggles during his formative years.
    Speaking during NBC’s TCA press tour on Tuesday (26Jan21), he said, “I thought, well, let’s not take the easy route. But it was incredibly complicated and it was incredibly tough… Growing up, and you know we specifically went with these timelines in my life that were very defining times at 10 years old, 15 and 18… there’s a lot of things in between those years that took place…”
    “But it was complicated and the relationship that I had with my dad was incredibly complicated – that was fuelled by tough love.”

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    Dwayne noted how his dad was “kicked out of his house at 13,” which “shaped the man” who raised him.
    “And in that complication came an extraordinary life that was full of travel,” he continued. “I lived in 13 different states by the time I was 13 years old, also lived in New Zealand.”
    The 48-year-old former WWE superstar – who followed his father’s footsteps into the wrestling business before becoming a Hollywood star – also heaped praise on Anderson’s portrayal of Rocky in the sitcom.
    “My dad died one year ago this month last year, he died suddenly, and he’s obviously featured throughout the show and Joseph, he did a tremendous job playing my dad,” he smiled.Dwayne’s comments about the show came as it was revealed that Rosario Dawson and Randall Park have been cast in the programme. Rosario will play General Monica Jackson, who will help Johnson in his bid to become U.S. president while Park will star as himself.

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      Dwayne Johnson Offers First-Look Teaser of NBC's Sitcom 'Young Rock'

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      Posted on the ‘Fast and Furios’ actor’s Instagram account, the teaser offers a glimpse of the upcoming biographical series that chronicles three different stages of Dwayne’s life.

      Jan 18, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has debuted the first teaser of his upcoming biographical TV show “Young Rock” on his Instagram account. Posted on Saturday, January 16, the teaser offers a glimpse of the show that chronicles three different stages of Dwayne’s life.
      “Every hero has an origin story, but not a full mustache at age 15,” someone narrates in voiceover. Later, teenage Dwayne, played by Bradley Constant, is seen dramatically walking down the hallway while rocking a green bomber jacket. He then introduces himself to a girl as Thomas because he thinks it sounds cooler than Dwayne.
      The teaser also sees a pre-teen Johnson (Adrian Groulx) flexing his muscles in the gym alongside his late wrestler father Rocky Johnson (Joseph Lee Anderson). Elsewhere in the teaser, an adult Johnson (Uli Latukefu) is seen walking through a hallway.
      “Ladies and gents, here’s your first look at @nbcyoungrock,” The Rock announced to his 212 million Instagram followers. “I really wish my dad was around to see this one. Maaaaan he would’ve been proud.”

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      “And yes, I was clearly kicking puberty’s a** at 15yrs old and becoming a tequila tycoon by the time I was 10,” he added in the caption. “I can’t wait to make you and your families laugh a little and share some life lessons I’ve learned along the way.”

      In a separate post, the Luke Hobbs of “Fast & Furious” shared, “Appreciate all your early buzz for our NBC comedy @nbcyoungrock about all the crazy shit that’s been my life throughout the years.” He went on saying, “From growing up in the wild (and cutthroat ) world of pro wrestling in the early 80s to being accused of being a high school undercover cop at 15yrs old because I was already 6’4 220lbs with a FULL Magnum PI mustache and driving my own car.”

      “Young Rock” is set to premiere on NBC on February 16. The show will also air on NBC’s streaming service Peacock.

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      Dwayne Johnson Gets Fanny Pack Float in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Ad to Promotes 'Young Rock'

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      During the November 26 broadcast of the 2020 Macy’s Parade, NBC debuts a ticklish commercial that features the wrestler-turned-actor’s infamous look as one of the event’s larger-than-life balloons.

      Nov 27, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s iconic 1990s look has become a part of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. During the Thursday, November 26 broadcast of the annual parade, NBC debuted a ticklish commercial to promote the wrestler-turned-actor’s upcoming series “Young Rock”, and it featured a recreation of his infamous fanny pack picture into one of the event’s larger-than-life balloons.
      The 30-second ad saw Johnson’s balloon floating over the streets of Manhattan as “Today” show co-hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb gave their reaction in a voiceover. “This balloon celebrates NBC’s new comedy ‘Young Rock’ which follows the wild times of Dwayne as a kid, a teen and a college footballer,” Kotb introduced, while Guthrie added, “The fanny pack alone is filled with 50,000 cubic feet of helium.”
      After the commercial aired, Johnson shared his thought on the unique float via Instagram. “Never in my wildest dreams…,” he wrote on his post of the promo clip. “I’ve been a lucky SOB to have done some pretty cool shit in my career, but after seeing my @nbcyoungrock FANNY PACK FLOAT in the #MacysThanksgivingParade, this might take the cake.”
      Unafraid of poking fun at himself, the 48-year-old continued, “This time in my life may represent when I had just $7bucks in my fanny pack, but at least I had enough COOL to tuck my turtleneck in and wear fake silver jewelry because it was all I could afford. And my massive plucked raised eyebrow is the stuff that dreams (and nightmares) are made of.” He concluded by stating, “Float on, kid.. you might just make it one day.”

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      “Young Rock” is scheduled to make its premiere on NBC in February 2021. Coming from “Fresh Off the Boat” creator Nahnatchka Khan and co-executive producer Jeff Chiang, this series will chronicle Johnson’s formative years with Adrian Groulx, Bradley Constant and Uli Latukefu Johnson portraying The Rock in various stage of age.
      One day prior to the release of the promo, Johnson treated fans to several first looks at his upcoming series. One in particular had him explaining, “Here’s mini me hanging at our house with wrestling legend, THE JUNKYARD DOG played by @mrnatejackson. I was born into the wild, crazy and unpredictable world of pro wrestling.”

      “And as a little boy, to me – these guys were REAL superheroes,” the father-of-three went on recalling his younger years. “No capes. Just big, bad ass and fun dudes. Who always showed tough love. Can’t wait for you to watch this one!”

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      Dwayne Johnson to Film Series About His Childhood in Australia

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      ‘Young Rock’, which is planned to debut in 2021, will focus on the ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ star’s journey from teenage tearaway to college athlete and champion wrestler.
      Aug 24, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Ever-busy The Rock a.k.a. Dwayne Johnson is planning to make a TV series about his childhood – in Australia.
      “Young Rock” will shoot in Queensland and Johnson is heading Down Under to oversee the project later this year, according to the Sydney Daily Telegraph. He’ll also appear on the show.
      Reports suggest the “Jumanji: The Next Level” star will recreate his upbringing in Honolulu, Hawaii, in Brisbane.
      The show will debut in the U.S. next year (21) and will focus on Johnson’s journey from teenage tearaway to college athlete and champion wrestler.
      The news comes hours after Dwayne confirmed his XFL football league takeover in the U.S. is a done deal.

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      New Sitcom 'Young Rock' Based on Dwayne Johnson's Childhood Scheduled for Fall Premiere

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      A television series based on The Rock’s younger years is expected to premiere on NBC this coming fall with the wrestler-turned-actor as an executive producer.
      Jun 19, 2020
      AceShowbiz – A sitcom based on Dwayne Johnson’s early years is set to air in America this autumn 2020.
      The “Jumanji: The Next Level” star, also known by his wrestling name The Rock, announced the project, “Young Rock”, earlier this year 2020. The comedy, which will debut on NBC, will focus on the early life of the action man. Johnson will serve as an executive producer and also appear on the show.
      “For the first time ever I’m bringing you along with me to experience my insanely unbelievable childhood, teenage years and adolescence,” Johnson said as he first shared news of the series in a January 2020 Instagram post, before comparing his story to that of the 1994 film “Forrest Gump”.
      “My close friends refer to me as the big, brown tattooed Forrest Gump because of everyone and everything that has weaved in and out of my surreal life,” he added, revealing the series will feature the harsh realities of his rise to fame, including “success, failure, homelessness, evictions, suicide attempts, arrests, hard times, good times, low times, high times… (and) all this s**t happened to me by the time I turned 21.”
      An exact premiere date has not yet been set.

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