Johnson’s company Seven Bucks Productions acquired rights for this biopic in 2019, and he’s been trying to bring it to life ever since. He found a perfect partner in crime in Safdie, who’ll direct the biopic which centers on Kerr’s struggle with addiction, winning, love, and friendship in the year 2000.

Safdie previously co-directed and co-wrote A24’s smash hit Uncut Gems alongside his brother Josh. The company’s head of film Noah Sacco is looking forward to getting back in business with the acclaimed filmmaker.

“Dwayne and Benny are singular talents, and their shared vision for Mark’s inspiring story is electrifying. We are deeply honored to have their trust as collaborators in bringing this incredibly special project to life,” said Sacco in a statement.

In addition to playing the lead role, Johnson is also coming on board as an executive producer alongside his Seven Bucks’s production partner Dany Garcia, plus Eli Bush, David Koplan, and Safdie through his Out for the Count banner.

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Young Rock was set during the early 2030s, and it showed its titular hero reminiscing about different chapters of his life.  Johnson plays his future self in the scenes that eventually lead to flashbacks, taking us to three periods of his life: his upbringing in Hawaii, his high school years in Pennsylvania, and his days playing college football at the University of Miami.

Johnson wasn’t the only one portraying himself in this series—he was joined by Adrian Groulx, Bradley Constant, and Uli Latukefu. The show’s cast also included Joseph Lee Anderson as his father, Stacey Leilua as his mother, Ana Tuisila as his grandmother, and Matthew Willig as André the Giant, among others.

Young Rock was created by Nahnatchka Khan and Jeff Chiang, and it premiered on NBC in 2021. Its cancelation can most likely be credited to the dip in viewership since the linear ratings experienced a double decrease since the show’s first season, which averaged over three million viewers per episode.

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Johnson’s future in this action franchise is looking bright after the success of Fast X, and he could appear in several new projects. In addition to leading his own movie, written by Chris Morgan, the door is open for him to return as Hobbs in the next installment of the mothership franchise.

Johnson teased his return on social media and revealed he agreed to come back after ending his feud with the Fast & Furious star Vin Diesel.

“Last summer, Vin Diesel and I put all the past behind us. We’ll lead with brotherhood and resolve – and always take care of the franchise, characters & FANS that we love. I’ve built my career on an “audience first” mentality and that will always serve as my North Star,” he wrote on Instagram.

Johnson previously played Luke Hobbs in another spin-off—Hobbs & Shaw—but his newly announced Hobbs film will be a standalone project, instead of serving as its sequel.

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This superhero film chronicles the journey of Black Adam who was imprisoned shortly after being bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods. Nearly 5,000 years later, he’s finally freed from his tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.

Johnson was first linked to this project in 2017, but it took a while to actually make it happen. Black Adam was hit with several major delays in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Johnson is happy to finally share it with the world.

“This passion project has become my DNA and the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe will change. The world needed a hero. It got BLACK ADAM,” the actor wrote on Twitter.

In addition to Johnson, Black Adam will also star Noah Centineo, Aldis Hodge, Sarah Shahi, Quintessa Swindell, and Pierce Brosnan. It will be released on October 21, 2022, and start streaming on HBO Max 45 days later.

The post Dwayne Johnson Becomes a Superhero in the First Trailer for “Black Adam” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Johnson plays the DC Comics anti-hero and sworn nemesis of Shazam! In the clip, Johnson’s superhero appears to a group of cave dwellers with machine guns who fire on him, but he’s bulletproof.

In addition to Johnson’s character Black Adam, the film features other members of the Justice Society including Aldis Hodge as Hawkman, Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher, Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone, and Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Fate.

“This film, this universe has been a gigantic passion project of mine for a very long time,” said Johnson before introducing the first look at the film. “The film has without question some of the biggest action sequences I have ever been a part of.”

Johnson started circling the role around 2007 and signed on by 2014 to play Black Adam in a Shazam! movie, but the studio decided to do spin off the character into his own franchise with Zachary Levi starring in Shazam!.

Black Adams will be released on July 29, 2022. Check out the first look below.

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“Face Off”, a new single on Tech N9ne’s new album ASIN9NE also features Joey Cool and King Iso.

“I love music. Anytime in my movies when I can implement some musical elements, I always love doing that,” Johnson told Variety.

This isn’t the first offer Johnson got from hip-hop artists, but until now he rejected them. Tech N9ne Dm’d him on Instagram, and he jumped at the opportunity.

“The biggest star in the world said something back to me! You know what I’m sayin? I am hyped. We are all hyped!” Tech N9ne told Variety.

The two met a few years ago and Johnson has been sharing the rapper’s music on his social media page for years.

“When Tech texted me, I knew I would make this work. We’re aligned, just in terms of our work ethic and desire. When Tech and I first met years ago on the set of ‘Ballers,’ we were talking about this idea about being the hardest worker in the room. He said something that I really appreciated: basically, ‘There could never be enough food in this room or on this set that could make me full because I always want to be hungry.’ I just love that,” Johnson continued.

“Face Off” dropped on October 8. Watch the music video below.

The post Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Makes Rap Debut appeared first on EverydayKoala.

In a recent cover story for The Hollywood Reporter, Johnson discussed his feud with co-star Vin Diesel, who previously stated he gave him “tough love” to elicit a better acting performance, while also revealing he won’t be returning for any future Fast & Furious movies.

“I’ve wished them well. I wish them well on Fast 9. And I wish them the best of luck on Fast 10 and Fast 11 and the rest of the Fast & Furious movies they do that will be without me,” Johnson told the magazine.

Johnson made his debut as Luke Hobbs in Fast Five back in 2011 and went on to reprise the role in four more movies—including the recent spin-off Hobbs & Shaw, also starring Jason Statham. The most recent movie in the franchise, F9, came out back in May and it’s expected to be followed by two more sequels.  

The post Dwayne Johnson Says He’s Done with “Fast & Furious” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Kerr, who previously served as the subject for the HBO documentary The Smashing Machine, was a two-time UFC heavyweight tournament champion when the mixed martial arts competition was still on the rise. He also battled with many personal demons, and that’s part of the reason why Johnson decided to secure Kerr’s life rights for the project.

In addition to playing the lead role, The Rock will also produce this project through his company Seven Bucks Productions, and he can’t wait to bring Kerr’s incredible story to the masses.

“Here’s a guy who won the two-time heavyweight tournament in the early stages of UFC, and here’s also a guy who also went over to PRIDE. He had this incredible run, as many of these warriors have, and I wanted to shine a spotlight on this man,” Johnson said at a recent UFC event.

The post Dwayne Johnson to Play UFC Fighter Mark Kerr in “Smashing Machine” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

For the last several years, the two actors were involved in a very public feud and Johnson actually hinted that the rough times are behind them. He acknowledged Diesel’s role in bringing him to the franchise and giving him a role that turned out to be one of the most successful in his career. 

“As you know, and what a wild ride this is, and what a wild ride this has been, ten years ago when you and I spoke and you invited me into the Fast & Furious family,” said johnson. “I’m grateful for that invite, and as you know, my goal was always, all these years, to come into the Fast & Furious world and help elevate the franchise in any way that I possibly could.” 

Johnson ended his video with a wink and a clear hint about the future:  “And of course, all roads lead to one thing… I’ll be seeing you soon, Toretto.”

The post Dwayne Johnson Hints Return in the Next “Fast and Furious” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

When the movie began slow on the box offices, one of the Fast & Furious crew, Tyrese Gibson, was fast to glee, claiming The Rock is selfish and wondering if the spin-off will not turn out to be another Baywatch in his career.

Back then Johnson replied by saying that “The best way to shut the mouth of a clown (he used an emoji) is to flex with success and a smile.” Now he used the same imagery to stick it to Gibson.

“Assassins quietly play chessloud clowns play checkers,” The Rock wrote in a post on Instagram. “Thank you audiences worldwide for this incredible support and a massive win. Very cool and we’re grateful for the love ” the actor capped the post with some telling hashtags: #hardestworkersintheroom #hungryhumble #nocandyass (with a clown emoji).

The post “Hobbs & Shaw” is Going Big and The Rock Sticks it to His Former Colleague appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Johnson’s company Seven Bucks Productions acquired rights for this biopic in 2019, and he’s been trying to bring it to life ever since. He found a perfect partner in crime in Safdie, who’ll direct the biopic which centers on Kerr’s struggle with addiction, winning, love, and friendship in the year 2000.

Safdie previously co-directed and co-wrote A24’s smash hit Uncut Gems alongside his brother Josh. The company’s head of film Noah Sacco is looking forward to getting back in business with the acclaimed filmmaker.

“Dwayne and Benny are singular talents, and their shared vision for Mark’s inspiring story is electrifying. We are deeply honored to have their trust as collaborators in bringing this incredibly special project to life,” said Sacco in a statement.

In addition to playing the lead role, Johnson is also coming on board as an executive producer alongside his Seven Bucks’s production partner Dany Garcia, plus Eli Bush, David Koplan, and Safdie through his Out for the Count banner.

The post Dwayne Johnson Lands Lead Role in Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Young Rock was set during the early 2030s, and it showed its titular hero reminiscing about different chapters of his life.  Johnson plays his future self in the scenes that eventually lead to flashbacks, taking us to three periods of his life: his upbringing in Hawaii, his high school years in Pennsylvania, and his days playing college football at the University of Miami.

Johnson wasn’t the only one portraying himself in this series—he was joined by Adrian Groulx, Bradley Constant, and Uli Latukefu. The show’s cast also included Joseph Lee Anderson as his father, Stacey Leilua as his mother, Ana Tuisila as his grandmother, and Matthew Willig as André the Giant, among others.

Young Rock was created by Nahnatchka Khan and Jeff Chiang, and it premiered on NBC in 2021. Its cancelation can most likely be credited to the dip in viewership since the linear ratings experienced a double decrease since the show’s first season, which averaged over three million viewers per episode.

The post NBC Cancels “Young Rock” After Three Seasons appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Johnson’s future in this action franchise is looking bright after the success of Fast X, and he could appear in several new projects. In addition to leading his own movie, written by Chris Morgan, the door is open for him to return as Hobbs in the next installment of the mothership franchise.

Johnson teased his return on social media and revealed he agreed to come back after ending his feud with the Fast & Furious star Vin Diesel.

“Last summer, Vin Diesel and I put all the past behind us. We’ll lead with brotherhood and resolve – and always take care of the franchise, characters & FANS that we love. I’ve built my career on an “audience first” mentality and that will always serve as my North Star,” he wrote on Instagram.

Johnson previously played Luke Hobbs in another spin-off—Hobbs & Shaw—but his newly announced Hobbs film will be a standalone project, instead of serving as its sequel.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Dwayne Johnson (@therock)

The post Dwayne Johnson Returning as Hobbs in New “Fast & Furious” Film  appeared first on EverydayKoala.

This superhero film chronicles the journey of Black Adam who was imprisoned shortly after being bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods. Nearly 5,000 years later, he’s finally freed from his tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.

Johnson was first linked to this project in 2017, but it took a while to actually make it happen. Black Adam was hit with several major delays in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Johnson is happy to finally share it with the world.

“This passion project has become my DNA and the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe will change. The world needed a hero. It got BLACK ADAM,” the actor wrote on Twitter.

In addition to Johnson, Black Adam will also star Noah Centineo, Aldis Hodge, Sarah Shahi, Quintessa Swindell, and Pierce Brosnan. It will be released on October 21, 2022, and start streaming on HBO Max 45 days later.

The post Dwayne Johnson Becomes a Superhero in the First Trailer for “Black Adam” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Johnson plays the DC Comics anti-hero and sworn nemesis of Shazam! In the clip, Johnson’s superhero appears to a group of cave dwellers with machine guns who fire on him, but he’s bulletproof.

In addition to Johnson’s character Black Adam, the film features other members of the Justice Society including Aldis Hodge as Hawkman, Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher, Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone, and Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Fate.

“This film, this universe has been a gigantic passion project of mine for a very long time,” said Johnson before introducing the first look at the film. “The film has without question some of the biggest action sequences I have ever been a part of.”

Johnson started circling the role around 2007 and signed on by 2014 to play Black Adam in a Shazam! movie, but the studio decided to do spin off the character into his own franchise with Zachary Levi starring in Shazam!.

Black Adams will be released on July 29, 2022. Check out the first look below.

The post “Black Adam” First Look Shows Dwayne Johnson as DC Anti-Hero appeared first on EverydayKoala.

“Face Off”, a new single on Tech N9ne’s new album ASIN9NE also features Joey Cool and King Iso.

“I love music. Anytime in my movies when I can implement some musical elements, I always love doing that,” Johnson told Variety.

This isn’t the first offer Johnson got from hip-hop artists, but until now he rejected them. Tech N9ne Dm’d him on Instagram, and he jumped at the opportunity.

“The biggest star in the world said something back to me! You know what I’m sayin? I am hyped. We are all hyped!” Tech N9ne told Variety.

The two met a few years ago and Johnson has been sharing the rapper’s music on his social media page for years.

“When Tech texted me, I knew I would make this work. We’re aligned, just in terms of our work ethic and desire. When Tech and I first met years ago on the set of ‘Ballers,’ we were talking about this idea about being the hardest worker in the room. He said something that I really appreciated: basically, ‘There could never be enough food in this room or on this set that could make me full because I always want to be hungry.’ I just love that,” Johnson continued.

“Face Off” dropped on October 8. Watch the music video below.

The post Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Makes Rap Debut appeared first on EverydayKoala.

In a recent cover story for The Hollywood Reporter, Johnson discussed his feud with co-star Vin Diesel, who previously stated he gave him “tough love” to elicit a better acting performance, while also revealing he won’t be returning for any future Fast & Furious movies.

“I’ve wished them well. I wish them well on Fast 9. And I wish them the best of luck on Fast 10 and Fast 11 and the rest of the Fast & Furious movies they do that will be without me,” Johnson told the magazine.

Johnson made his debut as Luke Hobbs in Fast Five back in 2011 and went on to reprise the role in four more movies—including the recent spin-off Hobbs & Shaw, also starring Jason Statham. The most recent movie in the franchise, F9, came out back in May and it’s expected to be followed by two more sequels.  

The post Dwayne Johnson Says He’s Done with “Fast & Furious” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Kerr, who previously served as the subject for the HBO documentary The Smashing Machine, was a two-time UFC heavyweight tournament champion when the mixed martial arts competition was still on the rise. He also battled with many personal demons, and that’s part of the reason why Johnson decided to secure Kerr’s life rights for the project.

In addition to playing the lead role, The Rock will also produce this project through his company Seven Bucks Productions, and he can’t wait to bring Kerr’s incredible story to the masses.

“Here’s a guy who won the two-time heavyweight tournament in the early stages of UFC, and here’s also a guy who also went over to PRIDE. He had this incredible run, as many of these warriors have, and I wanted to shine a spotlight on this man,” Johnson said at a recent UFC event.

The post Dwayne Johnson to Play UFC Fighter Mark Kerr in “Smashing Machine” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

For the last several years, the two actors were involved in a very public feud and Johnson actually hinted that the rough times are behind them. He acknowledged Diesel’s role in bringing him to the franchise and giving him a role that turned out to be one of the most successful in his career. 

“As you know, and what a wild ride this is, and what a wild ride this has been, ten years ago when you and I spoke and you invited me into the Fast & Furious family,” said johnson. “I’m grateful for that invite, and as you know, my goal was always, all these years, to come into the Fast & Furious world and help elevate the franchise in any way that I possibly could.” 

Johnson ended his video with a wink and a clear hint about the future:  “And of course, all roads lead to one thing… I’ll be seeing you soon, Toretto.”

The post Dwayne Johnson Hints Return in the Next “Fast and Furious” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

When the movie began slow on the box offices, one of the Fast & Furious crew, Tyrese Gibson, was fast to glee, claiming The Rock is selfish and wondering if the spin-off will not turn out to be another Baywatch in his career.

Back then Johnson replied by saying that “The best way to shut the mouth of a clown (he used an emoji) is to flex with success and a smile.” Now he used the same imagery to stick it to Gibson.

“Assassins quietly play chessloud clowns play checkers,” The Rock wrote in a post on Instagram. “Thank you audiences worldwide for this incredible support and a massive win. Very cool and we’re grateful for the love ” the actor capped the post with some telling hashtags: #hardestworkersintheroom #hungryhumble #nocandyass (with a clown emoji).

The post “Hobbs & Shaw” is Going Big and The Rock Sticks it to His Former Colleague appeared first on EverydayKoala.