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Dwayne Johnson Reveals How Brendan Fraser Kickstarted His Hollywood Career

Dwayne Johnson recently shared how Brendan Fraser played a crucial role in launching his acting career. During a podcast appearance, The Rock revealed Fraser warmly welcomed him on the set of "The Mummy Returns" despite his wrestling background. Johnson expressed deep gratitude for Fraser's support during his transition from wrestling to acting. This early encouragement helped propel Johnson into becoming one of Hollywood's biggest stars today.

Key Points: Dwayne Johnson Credits Brendan Fraser for Launching His Career

  • Johnson recalls his first acting role as Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns
  • Fraser welcomed the wrestler despite his lack of acting experience
  • The Rock emphasizes Fraser's kindness during his Hollywood transition
  • Johnson's small role led to massive career opportunities in film
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Dwayne Johnson loves Brendan Fraser for embracing him during his cinematic debut

The Rock opens up about how Brendan Fraser's support during "The Mummy Returns" helped launch his acting career from wrestling to Hollywood stardom.

Dwayne Johnson loves Brendan Fraser for embracing him during his cinematic debut
"He embraced me. I love that man for that, and he helped kick off my career. - Dwayne Johnson"

Los Angeles, Oct 21

Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has credited Brendan Fraser with kickstarting his movie career by "embracing" him when he landed a small role in the 2001 blockbuster film “The Mummy Returns”.

“The Mummy Returns,” is a fantasy action-adventure film directed by Stephen Sommers. It is the sequel to the 1999 film The Mummy. The film follows the mummified body of Imhotep is shipped to a museum in London, where he once again wakes and begins his campaign of rage and terror.

During an appearance on the New Heights podcast, Johnson explained: "The very first movie I ever did was a movie called The Mummy Returns. Brendan Fraser was one of the biggest stars in the world, as he is today …(I was) so excited to be cast in the film, (in) a small part called the Scorpion King. Brendan Fraser, by the way, I always want to make mention of this.

"He was one of the biggest stars in the world. That was his franchise. I am coming in, I have never acted before, I'm excited. He could have easily said 'I don't know if I want this wrestler'...(But he) embraced me. I love that man for that, and he helped kick off my career."

Johnson added the role was small but he was delighted to have been cast in the big budget movie,which also stars Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Oded Fehr, and Patricia Velasquez, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

He added: "(It was) five minutes total in the movie ... just in the beginning of the movie and at the end of the movie ... I was just so excited at the opportunity."

Talking about his latest release, Johnson was recently seen in The Smashing Machine, a biographical sports drama film by Benny Safdie. It stars Johnson as former amateur wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr, alongside Emily Blunt as Kerr's girlfriend Dawn Staples. The film also stars Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten and Oleksandr Usyk.

- IANS

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Arjun K
The Mummy Returns was one of my favorite Hollywood films growing up! Never knew this was Dwayne Johnson's debut. Both actors have such great careers now.
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Rohit P
This shows how small acts of kindness can change someone's life. Brendan Fraser didn't have to be welcoming to a newcomer, but he chose to. Respect! 🙏
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Michael C
As someone who's worked in the entertainment industry, I can confirm that established actors being welcoming to newcomers is rare. Brendan Fraser is truly special for this.
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Sarah B
Both actors have had such incredible comebacks in their careers. Brendan Fraser's Oscar win and Dwayne Johnson becoming one of the biggest stars - what a journey!
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Vikram M
This is why I admire Hollywood - they give opportunities to people from different backgrounds. A wrestler becoming a superstar actor! In India, such transitions are still rare.

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