Michael Bay tells how he stopped Dwayne Johnson from quitting pain and gain A week before the biographical comedy began filming. The 2013 film is based on the true story of former inmates and bodybuilders who worked at Sunshine Gym in Miami, Florida in the 90s, hatching a plan to kidnap, torture, and blackmail guests. wealthy customers, transferring all their assets to the company. . organization. pain and gain Mainly adapted from the series new era miami These articles were later compiled into a book of the same name.
Mark WahlbergActor pain and gain As gang boss Daniel Lugo, alongside Dwayne Johnson as Anthony Mackie, Tony Chalob, Ed Harris, Rob Corddry, Rebel Wilson, Ken Jeong and Barr Parley and others. Directed by Bay from a screenplay by captain America The film, written by screenwriter duo Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, received generally mixed reviews from critics upon its release, with praise for the cast and script, was also criticized for Bay’s overly stylish direction and many historical inaccuracies. Comment on the role, a star who almost gave up at the last minute pain and gain.
when talking to combine cinema to release his latest action thriller ambulanceMichael Bay thinks about his time at work pain and gain. The director recalled that Dwayne Johnson actually left the film shortly before shooting and revealed how he brought the star back to the project. Check out what Bay has to say below:
“He quit his job last week. And then he said, ‘I can’t do this’.” I said, ‘Dwayne, you’re my secret weapon in this movie.’ ‘ I wrote him a long letter to all the actors I worked with saying that they were afraid to do something and how it was going to be. He said, “Okay. Okay. Okay.” He was great in that movie, and it was a really great performance. “
Although Bay’s films often receive mixed reviews from critics, he is known for bringing together stories that audiences love (or at least see in theaters). At the time, Johnson was still in the early stages of his renaissance as a leading Hollywood actor. pain and gainProduce, star in critically and commercially successful films fast five and actors with mediocre box office GI.Joe: revenge And Journey 2: Mysterious island, he would be hesitant to star in an action comedy is understandable. Also, since his role in the movie is not only a mix of real people, it also requires a goofier, more emotional character than he’s portrayed so far, and even more difficult than previous attempts.
in spite of pain and gain Despite mixed reviews from critics and audiences upon release, Johnson’s performance has long been considered one of the film’s best elements, as it has built a following. small track over the past decade. Plus, it sets the right path for Johnson to take on more types of roles beyond his usual action star personality, including the equally goofy CIA agent in The Movie. CIA and the boy who was recently trapped inside an adventurer Jumanji Movies. Those who haven’t seen it yet pain and gain Or want to relive Johnson’s performance to catch up on the movie currently streaming on Paramount+.
Source: CinemaBlend