News culture 25 years ago, Dwayne The Rock Johnson made his Hollywood debut in a series forgotten by everyone. Today he is an international star
Dwayne Johnson aka “The Rock” is one of the most powerful and influential stars in the West in 2024. He competes “without batting an eyelid” with Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and even the savior of Hollywood, Tom Cruise. But before he became this pop culture icon, he starred in a series that everyone has forgotten.
Dwayne Johnson’s first role
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is originally a professional wrestler whose career exploded when he joined WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) in 1996, where he quickly became a fixture. Eager to pursue the profession of acting, He quickly made his way to Hollywood with his first “real” role in a television series. In March 1999, viewers discovered a face that everyone (at least in the West) knew a quarter of a century later.
During internet stalking, the wrestler takes his first steps in front of the camera. Based on the film of the same name released four years earlier starring Sandra Bullock (“Speed”). The TV series stars Brooke Langton as Angela Bennet. Her life is turned upside down overnight when the young computer scientist learns about the existence of a secret organization that changes her identity. She is then accused of electronic espionage and the murder of her best friend.
In episode 20 of The Net, titled “Last Man Standing,” Angela Bennett attempts to put an end to the secret death throes that are being filmed and broadcast on the Internet. To infiltrate these “sporting” events, she recruits Brody. This trainer at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico. is played by Dwayne Johnson, then 27 years old. This is actually The Rock’s second appearance on North American television. He previously played himself in a cameo role on the popular series That ’70s Show.
The Rock is “bankable”
Two years later, the WWE wrestler was signed to play the Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns alongside Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. His career is taking off. “The Rock” is now on his way to fame. Two decades later, Dwayne Johnson is powerful enough in Hollywood to partially steal the Fast & Furious saga from Vin Diesel