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Dwayne Johnson Thanks Brendan Fraser in Actors on Actors Reunion for His First Break

Their on-camera conversation links a 2001 casting decision to the choices driving their recent dramatic turns.

Overview

  • Johnson told Fraser that his approval for The Mummy Returns was a life-changing show of faith as he moved from wrestling to film.
  • Fraser said he championed Johnson’s casting as the Scorpion King, calling it inspired and praising his larger‑than‑life screen presence.
  • Fraser credited Johnson as a "godfather of sorts" to The Whale’s success after Johnson publicly amplified the actor’s Venice ovation.
  • Johnson said witnessing Fraser’s Venice moment motivated him to pursue a dramatic role, citing The Smashing Machine as the result.
  • Reporting indicates Universal is developing a new Mummy sequel with Fraser set to return, with plot, timing and full casting still unconfirmed.