Dwayne Johnson Explains Why He Almost Quit RAMPAGE After Reading The Original Ending

Dwayne Johnson is killing it once again at the box office with Rampage, but there was once a point where the actor threatened to not do the film at all after he got peeved reading the original ending. Spoiler alert for those who haven't seen the film, but The Rock took issue with the original film's ending featuring his albino gorilla buddy George kicking the bucket at the film's end. Johnson explained why he didn't like that ending, and why it almost kept him from doing the film (Source: Rolling Stone):

“I don’t like a sad ending. Life brings that shit – I don’t want it in my movies. When the credits roll, I want to feel great…We had a big meeting where they gave me all the reasons they thought George should die. He sacrifices himself saving the world. Killing these animals who had ill intentions to harm mankind. He sacrifices himself like a brave soldier. OK. But this is a movie! There’s a crocodile the size of a football stadium – we’re not making Saving Private Ryan.

My problem is I have a relationship with an audience around the world. For years I’ve built a trust with them that they’re gonna come to my movies and feel good. So every once in a while, you have to drop this card, which is: You’re gonna have to find another actor. We need to figure something out, otherwise I’m not gonna do the movie.”

Well, at least we never need to worry about a film with The Rock in it having a sad ending I guess? It's kind of crazy he has that kind of pull in Hollywood, but not surprising considering the money his films bring in! Do you think the film is better with the ending it has, or do you think the original ending would've been better? Does it really matter?