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The Rock's Acting Bug: A WWE Star's Hollywood Epiphany
5 Jan
Summary
- Dwayne Johnson discovered his passion for acting during a difficult film shoot.
- A severe illness while filming 'The Mummy Returns' solidified his acting path.
- His wrestling background honed his ability to connect with live audiences.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shared the pivotal moment that launched his acting career, describing a profound realization during the filming of "The Mummy Returns." Despite suffering from severe food poisoning in the intense heat of Morocco, Johnson felt an undeniable calling to acting. He recalled that as soon as the scene wrapped, he knew this was his intended lifelong profession, a moment he attributes to a powerful force guiding his path.
Johnson further elaborated on his transition from the wrestling ring to the silver screen during "The Hollywood Reporter Actor Roundtable." He believes his WWE experience, characterized by live performance and immediate crowd response, provided him with invaluable skills. This background instilled a heightened sense of self-awareness and the ability to adapt on the fly, akin to theater, which he found instrumental in his subsequent acting roles.
