Dwayne Johnson has no shortage of projects on his hands. However, he had a couple of underwhelming movies recently. And ironically, both came in association with DC comics. His first 2022 DC release came in the form of an animated movie. The movie, titled “Super Pets,” did not exactly light the box office on fire. But perhaps the biggest disappointment of 2022 was “Black Adam.”
The movie came out just before the holidays and it did poor business. According to Box Office Mojo, the movie earned $392,918,341. On a reported budget of $200 million, the movie has reportedly ended up losing around $50-100 million! It led to a very public dispute between him and the new DC studios head honcho James Gunn.
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Their reported rivalry came to a boiling point when Henry Cavill was let go by Warner Brothers. James Gunn and Peter Safran are cleaning the slate and planning a big reboot. It meant that along with his friend Henry Cavill, Dwayne Johnson also had to let go of his role as Black Adam. However, it looks like The Rock has found his next big project and it might be a massive one!
Francis Ngannou and Israel Adesanya are all in for a Dwayne Johnson-led Star Wars project
The 50-year-old recently posted a video on his Instagram account with the iconic Star Wars soundtrack. Dwayne Johnson is known for his witty nature. His sense of humor made him a household name in the WWE, which led to his illustrious acting career. He added that he was trying to use “The Force” to get all his work done. Johnson was obviously joking about it and stated his love for the franchise.
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Star Wars is perhaps the most well-known IP in the world of cinema. With 11 movies and numerous TV shows, the franchise has entertained fans for almost 5 decades. However, their recent cinematic ventures have not exactly wooed the fans. With The Rock using the Star Wars theme, is it an indication of things to come? If it is, UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou and Isreal Adesanya are all in!
The Star Wars franchise needs a boost and who can be a better choice to bring it back to life than Dwayne Johnson? His Instagram post has almost 1.5 million likes. Francis Ngannou and Israel Adesanya were also among the fans who liked his post. They certainly would not mind seeing one of their sponsors in the “galaxy far far away!”
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Dwayne Johnson’s “Project Rock” shoes are the official footwear for the UFC roster. The Rock himself is a massive MMA fan. He has shown up for UFC events and even did a live reaction for the Tony Ferguson vs Michael Chandler fight. Hence, he will definitely have the support of the UFC community if he decides to get involved with Star Wars.
What is your take on the matter? Do you think Dwayne Johnson is a good fit for the Star Wars franchise? Let us know in the comments down below.