Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson gives fans a taste of his humor and extraordinary rise to stardom in a new teaser for Young Rock by NBC
From his days as a clumsy young man and a promising career in professional football, to his life as a championship fighter and a first-rate action star.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson had a great rise to fame and fortune, and his formidable years are now being narrated with a strong dose of humor in the new sitcom series, Young Rock, on NBC.
And on Saturday, he gave his fans a glimpse of the next series with Adrian Groulx playing him as a 10-year-old boy; Bradley Constant appears as his 15-year-old version; and Uli Latukefu plays his self from 18 to 20 years old.
A sample: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson shared a teaser of his next sitcom – Young Rock – which chronicles his early years before fame and fortune
‘Ladies and gentlemen, here’s your first look at @nbcyoungrock,’ he started in the teaser caption.
Young Rock takes viewers on a journey from his humble beginnings as a school boy who deftly gives a nod and a wink to his future endeavors, which include his adventure in the tequila business.
‘I really wish my dad was around to see this one. Maaaaan he would have been proud. And yes, I was clearly kicking puberty at the age of 15 and becoming a tequila tycoon when I was 10. ‘
With obvious enthusiasm in his voice, he added: ‘I can’t wait to make you and your family laugh a little and share some life lessons I learned along the way.’
Captivating: The Rock teaser also included a dose of his infectious mood and personality
Self-deprecating: ‘Every hero has a history of origin, but not a full mustache at age 15’, the narrator begins with clips of the actor’s action, his exploits are shown.
Rock actors: Adrian Groulx plays 10-year-old rock; Bradley Constant portrays the 15-year-old star version, and Uli Latukefu enters the scene as his 18 to 20-year-old self
‘Every hero has an origin story, but not a full mustache at age 15,’ the narrator begins as clips of the actor’s action hero exploits are shown.
The teaser moves on to scenes of Bradley Constant playing the aspiring college star: ‘It’s the true story of The Rock’s life … from then to now’,
‘When you dream big – the sky is the limit.’
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How it all started: the actor’s life in elementary and high school is portrayed
The teaser also gives fans an insight into some of the vital people who helped to inspire and shape their mind and body in the businessman who became an athlete and film star, which includes his father Rocky Johnson, played by Joseph Lee Anderson.
Stacey Leilua plays her mother Ata Johnson.
According Deadline, Johnson will ‘appear in every episode’ of the series.
Young Rock is scheduled to debut on NBC on February 16, 2021.
Your opinion: according to Deadline, Johnson will ‘appear in every episode’ of the series
Laughter coming: Young Rock is scheduled to debut on NBC on February 16, 2021