Dwayne Johnson is on a roll with these blockbuster action movies. The former wrestler is currently starring in a holiday action flick titled Red One and is sharing behind-the-scene images and a seemingly wild description. His break-out role into the action universe came in 2022 on the Mummy spinoff film, The Scorpion King, and he acted as a titular character.
Let's get into the details of this new project.
The star teased fans about his new holiday-themed action film by sharing several never before seen images of his character Callum Drift on the movie set.
He followed up with a wild description of the film's plot stating that the project is a fresh new take on Christmas lore while likening it to Jumanji mixed with Miracle on the 34th Street, Hobbs & Shaw, Harry Potter and It's a Wonderful Life. He made this statement in an Instagram post.
Johnson's description of the movie sounds like a box office blockbuster in the waiting with an excellent plot, and we know this is right up the actor's alley, who has a penchant for superhero roles and breaking things.
However, the fact that it's Christmas-themed allows it to stand out in his rich resume, as he's yet to star in something as soft and mushy as this. So all we can do is draw permutations of what we're likely to see in this movie.
But one thing we're sure of is this genre is a top fan favorite as they focus on the love of family, just like Johnson's favorite film, It's a Wonderful Life, and also has elements of hope and belief, just as seen in Miracle on 34th Street and Harry Potter.
Another news you may love to hear is that Chris Evans is starring alongside The Rock on this project, and we expect to see interesting dynamics of co-working to get results but bickering along the way.
The reference to Jumanji in the plot description also caught our eye, as Red One will likely have characters jumping and hopping from one Christmas Realm to another, just like Jumanji.
J.K Simmons is playing the role of Santa Claus, and Bonnie Hunt as Mrs Claus as we eagerly await the debut of Red One on Amazon Prime Video during the 2023 holiday season. So, add it to your to-do list already.
Johnson has starred in major action movies like Race to Witch Mountain, Hercules, Fast & Furious franchise, the latest anti-hero movie from the stables of DCU Black Adam, Jumanji, and now the Red One, which is a great addition to his already impressive gallery of movies.
