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Today Hercules opens in theaters starring Dwayne Johnson. The mega star is also worth $52 million according to FORBES: “With ensemble movies like “G.I. Joe” and “Fast and Furious,” Johnson has transcended his wrestling days to become a true movie star. Now he’s graduated to leading man. With “Hercules” and 2015’s earthquake disaster film “San Andreas,” The Rock is carrying movies on his sizable shoulders. A smart businessman, he’s also branching out into TV. “The Hero” was his first stab at reality TV. Now he’s moving up to the big leagues with the HBO comedy “Ballers.” Johnson is executive producing and starring in the comedy about a group of football players.” A portion of his income goes to The Rock Foundation
In May of 2009, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson was my dinner partner at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner – guest of Congressional Quarterly and then Publisher Bob Merry. Just sayin’
Dwayne Johnson with unidentified guest
“In 2009, Dwayne got the chance to walk a red carpet far from Hollywood. Johnson and his ex-wife were guests at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner: D.C.’s own nerd prom. Johnson was among the few hotshot celebs — including Tom Cruise and Alicia Keys — at the high-profile dinner party with President Obama.” Wonder Wall
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The Transformation:
About Hercules: “Both man and myth, Hercules (Dwayne Johnson) leads a band of mercenaries to help end a bloody civil war in the land of Thrace and return the rightful king to his throne. A tormented soul from birth, Hercules has the strength of a God but feels the suffering of a human.
Unimaginable villains will test the mythical power of Hercules in Director Brett Ratner‘s gritty take on one of the most epic action heroes of the ages.” Production Notes
Hercules is now showing at AMC in Wahsington.
The Trailer:
