The Rock has heaped praises on the actor who helped him kickstart his career in Hollywood.
Dwayne “The Rock†Johnsonâ€s first Hollywood venture was The Mummy Returns in 2001, in which he played the role of The Scorpion King. He has come a long way since then and has established himself as one of the highest-paid actors in the industry. 24 years later, The Peopleâ€s Champion showed his gratitude to co-star Brendan Fraser for helping him kickstart his acting career.
During a recent interview on the New Heights podcast, The Rock expressed his gratitude towards Brendan Fraser for “embracing†him when he got cast in The Mummy Returns.
“The very first movie I ever did was a movie called The Mummy Returns. Brendan Fraser was one of the biggest stars in the world, as he is today. Brendan Fraser, by the way, I always want to make mention of this. He was one of the biggest stars in the world. That was his franchise. I am coming in, I have never acted before, Iâ€m excited. He could have easily said, ‘I donâ€t know if I want this wrestler. But instead, Fraser embraced me. I love that man for that, and he helped kick off my career.†[H/T Entertainment Weekly]
The Rock Says He Has A Slight Influence in Choosing John Cenaâ€s Final Opponent
The Rock stated that he has a slight influence in choosing John Cenaâ€s final opponent.
Speaking on the same episode of New Heights, The Rock stated that he has a “tiny bit of influence†in booking John Cenaâ€s retirement match, but said that it was ultimately Cenaâ€s call to make.
“I have a tiny bit of influence in the booking of it, but really, itâ€s whoever John wants. Thatâ€s what it comes down to. Whoever he wants. That should be who it is. Itâ€s not me, Nick Khan, or Triple H. Itâ€s whoever John wants. That guy has earned it. The best part about John is that he comes as advertised. Who you think he is, thatâ€s who he is. Heâ€s a good dude, and I love that guy.†[H/T Fightful]
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