Young Rock gives us Dwayne Johnson: the myth, the man, the awkward teenager…First on showmax
New sitcom Young Rock traces the early years of wrestling legend and top actor Dwayne Johnson •The show has a 90% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where they say, “Anchored by a winsome ensemble, Young Rock is an endearing peek behind the curtain of both Dwayne Johnson's childhood and the wild world of wrestling” • #32 on Rotten Tomatoes’ list of the Best TV Shows of 2021 So Far •Already renewed for a second season Dwayne Johnson might be the nicest guy ever to beat people up for a living. With his cocksure charm, killer smile and willingness to be the butt of the joke, the wrestling phenomenon we all know as The Rock is the consummate showman. But even the world’s biggest star started out small. Dwayne’s latest TV offering, Young Rock , now on Showmax, is a sitcom based on his own life. The 11-part first season goes back to Dwayne’s roots as a 10-year-old in Hawaii, his high school years in Pennsylvania, and his university years in Miami, all within the (as yet) fictional fram