Known for making headlines even before he was part of the elite squad of celebrities in the Hollywood industry from the rings of professional wrestling, Dwayne Johnson, popularly known by his ring name The Rock, is no stranger to bringing the absolute best of the best for the public, exactly how they like it.
And due to his uncanny talent of knowing exactly what the fans desire, he has been able to become one of the biggest Hollywood stars that the world has ever seen. And to make sure he keeps the public entertained, he goes above and beyond, something that he has been successful in many times before, except for this one instance, where he wanted to bring a beloved actor into one of his superhit films.
Dwayne Johnson Wanted Jason Momoa In Hobbs and Shaw
Known for his electrifying in-ring persona as well as his amazing talent to entertain people no matter the stage he’s on, Dwayne Johnson rightfully deserves the top spot as one of the most popular and successful individuals in the world. Along with his wrestling career in the WWE, the star has built a legendary career in the film business as well, with almost every single one of his films topping the box office charts. Therefore, he has to make sure he’s always in the company of talented individuals who he can share the excitement of entertaining with.
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Therefore, to bring even more spice to his Fast and Furious spin-off film Hobbs and Shaw, Johnson wanted DCEU star Jason Momoa, who is known for playing Aquaman, as his character Luke Hobbs’ brother. He was even in talks with the star, who revealed it to the press on several occasions, but due to scheduling issues, this couldn’t become a reality. But Johnson promised that he was still interested in the plan, saying:
“Next Hobbs movie for sure.”
But before this could happen, Vin Diesel brought Momoa into the main Fast and Furious franchise as the maniacal antagonist of Fast X Dante Reyes.
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What Has Fast X Brought To The Franchise?
If you thought that the last Fast and Furious films were pushing the boundaries of absolutely ridiculous set pieces and action sequences, then you’re in for a rude awakening. Fast X brings all the things that you loved about the original films, and then, extends them off a cliff. Exotic souped-up cars, crazy and disastrous situations, and Momoa’s insane depiction of the antagonist are some things that make this film a must-watch.
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Fast X, now in cinemas.
Source: IMDb
