Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson reflects on his formative years as he was interviewed as the presidential candidate during the year 2032 in the new trailer for NBC’s Young rock. Created by Nahnatchka Khan (Fresh from the boat, Always be me maybe) and Johnson, the comedy series based on the life of the wrestling actor, will be presented on February 16th.
“To understand me,” Johnson told the interviewer, “you need to understand where I’re from.” Actor Randall Park, who portrays himself as a journalist in 2032, treats Johnson’s campaign journey in the series as Entertainment weekly reports. Rosario Dawson, who makes a brief appearance in the trailer, will play General Monica Jackson, and will serve as a “very important key to Dwayne Johnson’s presidential campaign,” according to EW.
The track contains flashbacks from Johnson’s formative years, indicating that he grew up in a struggling family when he lived in Hawaii at the age of 10 (played by Adrian Groulx), to his mustachioed middle age (played by Bradley Constant) to in early adulthood (depicted) by Uli Latukefu).
The ‘wild and true story’ focuses on Johnson’s ‘bigger than the whole family’ as well as his rise in athletics, from playing football at the University of Miami to a superstar pro wrestler. In addition to portraying himself as president, Johnson also serves as narrator.