Dwayne Johnson, victim of a cabal, says he is exemplary on the sets

Dwayne Johnson in turmoil? The former wrestler converted to cinema, nicknamed “The Rock”, famous since his notable appearances in The Return of the Mummy (2001), Jumanji (2017) or even Black Adam (2022), was accused, in an article published on the American site The Wrap, of being the main person responsible for the film's pharaonic budget. The media claims that the expenses of Red One reportedly exceeded $250 million, mainly due to Dwayne Johnson's repeated delays to the filming location.

Accusations that the actor does not completely deny. « It happened »he assures in an interview with GQ magazine. But it is a very specific paragraph in the article, in which we learn that he would have already shown up eight hours late on set, which enrages him. « This is a completely disproportionate amount of time. », he defends himself forcefully. Before adding, « It's absurd, I've never been this late ! »

Delays « planned »

The director of Red OneJake Kasdan, and actor Chris Evans, famous interpreter of Captain Americaalso go in his direction. « It might happen to him, but that's how Hollywood works. Honestly, I made three films with him. I've never seen him be anything but warm to people on set »maintains Jake Kasdan.

According to Chris Evans, another headliner of Red Onethe numerous delays of “The Rock” would be « planned ». The film team, from producers to film crews, would have been informed. The American actor is used to training in the morning before filming without this being a problem. « He happens to be slightly late some mornings, but that's part of being organized. It’s planned in the schedules and everyone is aware. He shows up on set when we expect him »explained Chris Evans.

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“The Rock” urinates in bottles

The Wrap article also highlights some strange practices of the 52-year-old actor. In particular this one: urinating in plastic bottles on set to save time in case he is far from the toilet. Once again, Dwayne Johnson fully assumes this very particular habit: « Yes, it happens… I said a thousand times : “Hey, I’m here. Come ask me questions. I will tell you the truth” ». Without letting the media fall on him… He does not mince his words and denounces a witch hunt « rotten », « exaggerated » et « insignificant ».

Dwayne Johnson will play the role of Santa's bodyguard in Red Onescheduled for November 15 in the United States, but whose release date in France has still not been revealed. The film will follow The Rock and Chris Evans in an action comedy where a crack team is called in to find Santa Claus after he is kidnapped.