Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson gives fans a taste of his humor and extraordinary rise to superstars in a new teaser for NBC’s Young Rock
From his days as an awkward youngster and a promising career in professional football, to his life as a championship wrestler and an A-list action star.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has had quite a bit of fame and fortune, and his formidable years are now contained with a great dose of humor in the new sitcom series, Young Rock, on NBC.
And on Saturday, he gave his fans a look at the upcoming series with Adrian Groulx playing him as a ten-year-old; Bradley Constant steps in as his 15-year-old version; and Uli Latukefu plays his 18- to 20-year-old self.
A Preview: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson shared a preview of his upcoming sitcom – Young Rock – which tells his early years before fame and fortune
“Ladies and gentlemen, here’s your first look at @nbcyoungrock,” he begins in the teaser caption.
Young Rock takes viewers on a journey of his humble beginnings as a schoolboy who nods smartly and winks at his future endeavors that include his venture into the tequila venture.
‘I really wish my dad was to see this one. Maaaaan he would have been proud. And yes, I clearly started puberty is a ** at 15 years old and became a tequila magnate when I was 10 years old. ‘
With clear excitement in his voice, he added, “I can’t wait to make you and your families laugh a little and share some life lessons I learned along the way.”
Loving: The Rock’s teaser also contains a dose of his infectious humor and personality
Self-impoverished: ‘Every hero has an origin story, but not a complete mustache at the age of 15’, the narrator begins while showing the excerpts of her actors.
The Rock Actors: Adrian Groulx plays 10-year-old Rock; Bradley Constant plays the 15-year-old version of the star, and Uli Latukefu steps in as his 18-20-year-old self
“Every hero has an origin story, but not a complete mustache at the age of 15,” the narrator begins as the excerpts from the actor’s heroic deeds are shown.
The teaser then moves on to shots of Bradley Constant playing the aspirant star in high school: “This is the true life story of The Rock … from then until now,”
“If you dream big – the sky is the limit.”
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How it started: the life of the actor in middle and high school is depicted
The teaser also gives fans a look at some key people who helped inspire and shape his mind and body into an athlete-turned-entrepreneur, including his father Rocky Johnson, played by Joseph Lee Anderson.
Stacey Leilua plays his mother Ata Johnson.
According to DeadlineJohnson will appear “in every episode” of the series.
Young Rock will premiere on NBC on February 16, 2021.
His opinion: According to Deadline, Johnson will appear “in every episode” of the series
Laughs coming: Young Rock will premiere on NBC on February 16, 2021