Dwayne Johnson Credits Brendan Fraser For Saving His Hollywood Career

Explore How Dwayne Johnson Credits Brendan Fraser For Saving His Hollywood Career, Their Friendship, And The Roles That Shaped Their Success

By Amitabh Mukherji
March 17,2023
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Dwayne Johnson, known as The Rock, first gained public recognition as a WWE wrestler before transitioning to a successful acting career. He has been featured in numerous films such as the Fast & Furious franchise, Black Adam, Baywatch, and Central Intelligence. Johnson’s career began with a role in The Mummy Returns alongside Brendan Fraser.

The Mummy Returns: A Career Launchpad For Johnson

The Mummy Returns

In 2001, Johnson starred as The Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns, a sequel to the 1999 hit, The Mummy. Despite the film receiving criticism for its poor CGI, Johnson was able to secure a prequel for his character. In 2002, he appeared in The Scorpion King, which served as a prequel to the series.

Brendan Fraser’s 2023 Best Actor Academy Award

Brendan Fraser

Brendan Fraser has recently been in the spotlight for winning the Best Actor Academy Award for his performance in the 2022 film, The Whale. Johnson, who started his acting career alongside the already famous Fraser, reunited with him backstage during the awards ceremony and shared a video of the encounter on Instagram.

Celebrating Fraser’s Achievement And Their Longtime Friendship

Brendan Fraser And The Rock

In his Instagram post, Johnson penned a heartfelt note to celebrate Fraser’s milestone achievement and to express gratitude for their long-standing relationship. He wrote, “Very cool full circle moment here with my long-time buddy Brendan Fraser and his sons. My very first film of my Hollywood career was The Mummy Returns, in which Brendan was the star. Lots of critics and cynics betting against me at that time, but Brendan welcomed me with open arms and was very supportive. I never forget kind people.”

The internet has been abuzz with admiration for the warm relationship between the two superstars, as Johnson congratulated Fraser on his Oscar win and acknowledged the support he received from him at the start of his acting career. Fans can catch Fraser’s award-winning performance in The Whale by visiting their local theaters.

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