Dwayne The Rock Johnson is opening up about the moment that launched his acting careerand he says it wouldnt have happened without Brendan Frasers blessing.
During an interview with Varietys Actors on Actors, The Rock gave Fraser his flowers for helping him break into Hollywood with The Mummy Returns, revealing that Frasers support changed the entire trajectory of his life. Johnson explained how, back in 2000, he was just making the leap from pro wrestling into film. Universal Pictures was on board to cast him as the Scorpion King, but they told him they needed to run it by one man firstBrendan Fraser.
At that point, Brendan had every reason to say no. Johnson had never acted before and the Mummy franchise was one of the biggest in the world. But instead of blocking the casting, Fraser embraced it.
Fraser, ever the class act, responded with humility and admiration for Johnsons presence and potentialeven back then.
What started as a risky casting move became one of the most iconic career pivots in modern entertainment. Dwayne Johnson went on to headline The Scorpion King and eventually became one of Hollywoods most bankable stars. And it all started with a nod from Brendan Fraser. Johnson summed it up perfectly:
Their exchange wasnt just nostalgicit was emotional, grounded, and full of mutual respect. In a business known for ego, this moment was about heart.
Whats your take on this full-circle Hollywood story? Would Dwayne Johnson have become The Rock of movies without Brendan Frasers greenlight? Drop your thoughts in the commentswe want to hear what you think.
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