Dwayne Johnson to star in new Christmas movie from Amazon
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There is speculation that The Rock will essay the role of Santa Claus. We would love ourselves a beefed up Santa, won’t we?
Dwayne Johnson has been roped for an exciting new project -- a new Christmas movie.
He will reunite with his ‘Jumanji’ director Jake Kasdan for a new Christmas project for Amazon titled Red One.
There is speculation that The Rock will essay the role of Santa Claus. We would love ourselves a beefed up Santa, won’t we?
The holiday movie has been described by Amazon as "a globe-trotting, four-quadrant action-adventure comedy." Also read: Kanye West sparks outrage as he brings alleged abuser Marilyn Manson to event
On his association with the project, Dwayne Johnson said, "Our Seven Bucks is very bullish on our partnership with Amazon Studios; underpinned with some innovation, some pioneering and a lot of positive energy and passion. I've been very impressed with [Amazon Studios head] Jen Salke and her team's vision and ambition to create an enormous, fun and unique 'Red one' holiday universe for families around the world to enjoy.”
