In a sweet, heartfelt video, Dwayne Johnson has celebrated his 20-plus year career in Hollywood, thanking fans for their continued support over two decades. The actor has starred in a number of prominent franchises in such films as The Mummy Returns, Moana, and The Fast and the Furious franchise. Johnson will next appear in Black Adam, playing the titular DC Comics anti-hero in the next entry in the DC Extended Universe.
After gaining prominence as a wrestler through WWE's Attitude Era under his ring name "The Rock", Dwayne Johnson began his acting career through television shows like That '70s Show and Star Trek: Voyager in the late '90s. However, in 2001, Johnson took his first step into the Hollywood film industry with 2001's The Mummy Returns, starring as the reincarnation of Mathayus the Scorpion King, a role he would reprise in 2002's The Scorpion King. Since then, Johnson has had an incredibly varied film career, appearing in a wide range of genres such as comedy, sci-fi, action, and dramas for a wide range of demographics, growing as a star in the industry. And after celebrating Mummy co-star Brendan Fraser's recent success in The Whale, Johnson himself recently received a surprising message that led to him sharing an emotional message with his audience.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY
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In a video posted to his personal Instagram account, Dwayne Johnson recounted a recent business meeting where the venue's staff chose to surprise the star with nods to some of his notable projects. However, upon seeing a large mosaic featuring many of the notable features he's starred in, Johnson was inspired to thank his dedicated fans for their support over his 20-plus year career. Check out the heartwarming video above:
What's Next For Dwayne Johnson?
After appearing as Krypto the Superdog in 2022's DC League of Super-Pets, Johnson will finally portray Black Adam after just over 15 years of development hell. Johnson has been a key voice in the film's development after being approached for a role in a potential Shazam! movie in 2006. While Shazam! would see any major developments throughout the late 2000s, Warner Bros.' intentions on forming the DCEU breathed new life into the project, leading to both 2019's Shazam! and Black Adam. Johnson will portray the titular anti-hero as he awakens in the modern world and coming to blows with the Justice Society of America. While Johnson is invested in Black Adam's future, the actor is also set to star in Prime Video's seasonal film Red One alongside Chris Evans and Kiernan Shipka, as well as narrate and produce the NBC sitcom Young Rock.
Despite critiques surrounding his early acting career, Johnson has become one of Hollywood's most recognizable and influential figures. While he was already well-known for his successful wrestling career, the actor defied critics who doubted his decision to step into acting, allowing him to become an incredibly successful star with a wide-spanning pop culture presence, from wrestling, Hollywood to even surprising ventures like an appearance in Fortnite. And after over two decades, Dwayne Johnson's heartfelt thank you to those who supported him is a sweet way to celebrate how far he has come.
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