NBC is Producing a Comedy Series Inspired By The Life of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Titled YOUNG ROCK
NBC has ordered an 11-episode comedy series titled Young Rock, which is inspired by the life of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The story will “chronicle Johnson’s formative years, with Dwayne set to appear in each episode.”
Johnson is developing the series alongside Fresh Off the Boat creator/executive producer Nahnatchka Khan. The pilot episode was co-written by Khan and Fresh Off the Boat co-executive producer Jeff Chiang. NBCEntertainment Chairman Paul Telegdy said during the network’s TCA executive session:
“The show will feature Dwayne as he grows up through life. It’s Dwayne’s life brought to live by a brilliant and soulful writer like Nahnatchka.”
Johnson has certainly lived a big and interesting life and I’m sure he’s got plenty of great, interesting, and fun stories to tell from the road that he’s been on. Johnson is one of the hardest workers in Hollywood. He didn’t get to the status he is at by being lazy. He’s a fun actor to watch on the big screen and what he’s managed to accomplish in his life is pretty damn inspiring. I’m sure this TV project he’s working on will turn out solid.
Source: Deadline