Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson continues his genius dominance of Hollywood with a lighthearted and charming one-camera comedy about his years of training in the traveling world of ’80s pro wrestling, then later as a defensive lineman for the university. Young Rock is a fun and entertaining glimpse into the childhood and college days of one of Tinseltown’s finest artists – though it’s possible Johnson’s overt kindness is part of a character. Part of
working the gadget. Although, if that’s true, there are worse deeds to be had than “a guy who works hard, who is super courteous and courteous”. Young Rock gently demonstrates Johnson’s ability to make fun of himself. It’s not a “look at warts and all” on her life, but it’s self-deprecating enough to create a charming time capsule that covers the darkest truths with sitcom niceties.
If you are completely unaware of the wrestling world, or even The Rock’s tenure as one of the biggest stars in the business, then Johnson’s education and iconic wrestling lineage may be nothing more than a curiosity for you. If you’re a wrestling fan, these particular elements of Young Rock will touch differently and hopefully delight, as the show not only shows us Johnson’s dad, Rocky Johnson (Joseph Lee Anderson), and uncles Afa and Sika. (Fasitua Amosa and John Tui), but also Andre the Giant (Matthew Willig), Iron Sheik (Brett Azar), Junkyard Dog (Nate Jackson),
and much moreThe curtain fell on the wrestling industry in the late ’90s, allowing fans to recognize (and appreciate) the artifice, but we never really got a glimpse of this era of point wrestling. backstage view. The wrestling era of the ’70s and’ 80s, the height of “Territory Days”, was filled with famous companions who never broke the illusion in public, as it was absolutely crucial to make it look like wrestling was real to earn money.
Young Rock’s first episode, “Working the Gimmick,” references the wrestling version of, well, “dress for the job you want.” Or, another way of looking at it is sort of a “wrong until you do it” turn out. And that’s a great concept to start with because it’s very important to who Johnson is as a person. Johnson appears on the show, as himself in 2032, during the campaign for a presidential race (hah!), Telling the story of his life in Randall Park (playing himself), who is always a welcome face and can currently be seen on WandaVision (as well as Young Rock creator Nahnatchka Khan’s Fresh Off the Boat).
It makes sense for Johnson to book these episodes of Young Rock, as his anchor powers are undeniable. But the real stars of the series are the young actors who play rock at different pivotal times. It’s Adrian Groulx as wide-eyed 10-year-old Johnson, impressed with his struggling father (despite his father’s parade of broken promises); Bradley Constant as a teenager Johnson, making his way through high school, constantly trying to prove to be richer and cooler than him (while his mother, played by Stacey Leilua, tries to bring him back to earth); and Uli Latukefu as Rocky freshman, determined to make a name for himself after years of working to maintain his father’s fame.
This is where Young Rock really finds and works his gadget. By taking Johnson back to those three ages and using this device to create the theme of the week (some episodes involve the three old Johnsons, some just one), Young Rock can touch a wider variety of stories and get more creative with his sound. famous fables. “Working the Gimmick,” as the premiere episode, is an entertaining introduction to the series and Johnson, as it offers a set of samplers alive with its roots. Namely, the idea of ​​making people believe you are awesome until, after you sweat and determine, you pull it off yourself.
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