Dwayne Johnson Birthday Special: From Maui to Hobbs, 5 of the WWE Star’s Roles That Didn’t Fail to Entertain Us!
Usually going for action roles, Johnson also has a great set of family roles under his belt too. Either it be fighting alongside Jason Statham in the Fast and Furious franchise or being a demigod in Moana, Johnson knows how to put on a show.
Dwayne Johnson is, without a doubt, one of the most popular movie stars globally these days. While his films may not be performing as strongly as they once did, he remains a certifiable crowd-puller. The WWE star stands out among the few wrestlers, including John Cena and Dave Bautista, who have achieved remarkable success in Hollywood. Johnson has also emerged as a powerhouse in Hollywood in his own right. 'Welcome Home' John Cena Greets Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson After the Latter Makes A Comeback in WWE After Four Years.
Usually known for his action roles, Johnson also has a great repertoire of family-oriented characters. Whether he's battling alongside Jason Statham in the Fast and Furious franchise or portraying a demigod in Moana, Johnson knows how to captivate an audience. So, in celebration of Dwayne Johnson’s birthday, let’s delve into five of his most entertaining roles!
Dr Xander “Smolder” Bravestone (Jumanji Sequels)
Dwayne Johnson stars as the avatar of Alex Wolff’s Spencer in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Dr Xander “Smolder” Bravestone. Hilarious in the role, Bravestone is a brilliant archaeologist with the power of being able to give a smolder anywhere and everywhere. This is one of Johnson’s most entertaining roles and will leave you in a riot of laughter.
Agent 23 (Get Smart)
Get Smart is one of those comedies that just has a multitude of big stars having a great time. One of those stars happens to be Dwayne Johnson. Playing the role of Agent 23, he is one of the more “I get things done” kind of guy and has some really neat comedic punches in the film.
Beck (The Rundown)
One of Johnson’s earliest lead roles, he stars alongside Sean Williams Scott in this comedy that sees him play a bounty hunter on a mission, so that he can earn some money and open a restaurant. What makes his movie work so much is the chemistry between Scott and Johnson, which really compliments both of their talents.
Maui (Moana)
Johnson voiced every child’s favourite animated character for the year in Moana, Maui. A demigod, Maui is one of Johnson’s most charming roles yet. Not only that, but Johnson also provides for some great voice acting and a hit song that will have you playing it on repeat daily.
Hobbs (Fast and Furious Franchise)
While of course we won’t see Hobbs play with the main gang again because of Johnson’s beef with Vin Diesel, this is still one of his best roles. Introduced in Fast Five, Hobbs got some huge star energy to this franchise. Fans liked the character so much that he has his own spinoff series going on alongside Jason Statham. Both of their chemistry makes for some fun time at the cinema.
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