Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has always been known as a hardworking, down-to-earth guy. But recent reports are casting a shadow on his squeaky-clean image. Here’s the lowdown for all you movie buffs and celeb followers:
Rock Bottom?
A new report claims Johnson made life miserable on the set of his upcoming movie, “Red One.” Insiders allege he was late constantly, sometimes by up to eight hours, and even missed entire days of filming! This ballooned the movie’s budget by a whopping $50 million. Ouch! The report also hints that Johnson may have a bit of an ego problem, with sources saying he “doesn’t give a f***” about the impact of his actions.
Trouble on Set, Trouble Off Set?
Apparently, this tardiness might be a pattern. The Rock reportedly had a huge fight with Ryan Reynolds after showing up way late to their movie “Red Notice.” There’s even a crazy story about him using water bottles…well, let’s just say it’s not for drinking! Johnson’s camp denies everything, saying he was only an hour late on average and the budget was fine. Who to believe?
Can He Bounce Back?
Despite the drama, experts say Johnson’s likeability will probably save him. He’s been building his “good guy” image for years with his social media presence showing his intense workout routines, adorable family moments, and charitable work. Remember his wrestling days? His production company, Seven Bucks, is named after the money he had left when he got cut from football and turned to wrestling. He’s come a long way, becoming one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, with a net worth of $270 million! Part of his success is connecting with fans and staying humble, which is why many want him to run for president.
But Cracks Are Starting to Show
There have been some bumps lately. His movie “Black Adam” underperformed, and fans weren’t happy with how he handled it. There were also reports of him trying to take over the DC films universe, which didn’t go over well. Plus, his big return to wrestling this year wasn’t exactly a triumph. Fans booed him for being late, again! Seems punctuality isn’t his strong suit.
The Feud Continues…
This new report also reignited his infamous beef with Vin Diesel, his co-star from “Fast and the Furious.” If Johnson really is a chronic time waster, that won’t help their relationship. The article also mentioned tension with Ryan Reynolds, though they seem to be cool again.
So, What’s the Real Story?
There are conflicting reports. Some sources say the bad press is coming from a disgruntled ex-publicist. People Magazine insists Johnson’s career is flourishing. And his Instagram is full of positive content.
Can The Rock Recover?
Experts say yes, but he needs to address the negativity. A public apology and some self-deprecating humor could go a long way. He’s gotta show he understands why people are upset and that he’s learned his lesson. Just like he did with the backlash over his donation to the Hawaii wildfires.
Will Maui Save the Day?
Only time will tell if The Rock can weather this storm. But with his upcoming role in the “Moana” sequel, maybe playing a good guy again will help remind everyone why they loved him in the first place.
