Dwayne Johnson’s ‘unprofessionalism exposed’ | The Express Tribune
For over two decades, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has embodied the epitome of Hollywood stardom—a charismatic powerhouse known for his impressive work ethic and larger-than-life performances. However, behind the glitz and glamour of his blockbuster successes lies a tale of production turmoil and budgetary mayhem, TheWrap revealed.
In a recent shocking exposé of the A-lister, tales of purported behind-the-scenes insanity culminate in the unraveling of what was meant to be his latest cinematic triumph, Red One. Initially slated for release during the festive season of 2023, the action-adventure comedy found itself mired in a web of complications, ultimately delaying its theatrical debut to November 2024.
While attributed to labour strikes at first glance, a deeper dive into the production’s tumultuous journey uncovers a far more chaotic and perplexing scene. With whispers of exorbitant budgets and mounting tensions on set now spreading like wildfire, Red One is all slated to become a cautionary tale, if not a blockbuster.
‘Chronically late’
With over two decades of acting under his belt, Dwayne’s alleged chronic tardiness has remained an open secret in Hollywood for years. If the reports are true, Red One has carved out the full extent of the wrestler-turned-actor’s lack of professionalism. “The only thing Dwayne was consistent at was being chronically late,” said one insider while another maintained, “Dwayne truly doesn’t give a f**k.”
According to TheWrap, Dwayne was consistently late, sometimes up to eight hours, causing significant delays and ballooning costs by at least $50 million. His pattern of lateness was so disruptive that on days when he didn’t show up at all, the production crew had to shoot around him.
“It’s a control thing,” offered another insider. Dwayne’s three-hour daily workout routine notwithstanding, it seems that contrary to his hardworking persona, he is not too keen on working a full shooting day. “It’s his absolute refusal to work more than a four-or five-hour day,” a studio insider remarked.
Breaking out the bottle
Dwayne’s odd personal demands on set didn’t stop at his lateness. Crew members were disturbed by his habit of urinating in a Voss water bottle instead of using the public bathroom, with his team or a production assistant tasked with disposing of it.
The infamous Voss pee bottle first came to light in a 2017 Instagram story. If fans and the internet were dubious as to whether it was a joke or not, Dwayne made sure to turn his bizarre habit into one of his usual anecdotes. “I usually stay pretty hydrated. I need to go to the bathroom a lot. Not a lot, but probably a couple of times during every workout I have to go to the bathroom. So I break out the bottle,” he told Esquire later.
What Dwayne swears by as his ultimate time-saving card has raised eyebrows and discomfort among crew members. A crew member on the IATSE Stories said in 2021, “Nevermind what you expect the PAs to clean up after you (what is it you put in your empty water bottles?)” but insiders from Red One set denied any such occurrences during the film’s shoot. “He would never ask another person to dispose of something like that.”
Dwayne’s behavior didn’t just affect production logistics; it also strained relationships with co-stars. Reports surfaced of clashes with Vin Diesel during the Fast and Furious franchise and a huge fight with Ryan Reynolds on the set of Red Notice after keeping him waiting for five hours. Dwayne’s alleged violations of strict quarantine rules on the set of Red Notice, including flying home in a private jet and hosting a BBQ, further exacerbated tensions with crew members and cast.
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