Dwayne The Rock Johnson axed by Walt Disney company(credits- The News International, Deadline)
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is currently facing a lawsuit under a conspiracy to kidnap charge. The suit was filed by former WWE employee, Trenesha Biggers, famously known by her ring name “Rhaka Khan”. The $3 billion lawsuit was filed last year in the Northern District Court of New York. Meanwhile, the case is reportedly set to go ahead under the Court of Law. Hence, Dwayne has to bear the further consequences.
Furthermore, the lawsuit is said to be 48 pages long and contains the names of big celebrities, sports stars, and people from the wrestling community. Also, government agencies, police departments, NGOs, and now defunct companies and wrestling promotions. Some of the biggest names in the suit also include NBA legend Michael Jordan.
Moreover, Dwayne Johnson one of the defendants in the lawsuit, reportedly began facing consequences as well. Previously, it was reported that The Rock had been axed from the upcoming “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie after replacing Johnny Depp in the franchise. Meanwhile, as of May 2023, Disney has reportedly cut ties with Johnson, removing him from future Disney projects as well.
However, it is still not confirmed whether Dwayne’s removal from Disney projects is a consequence of the lawsuit. Johnson has had a fruitful collaboration with Disney over the years. Participating in various projects that appeal to a wide audience. Some of his notable outings with Disney include the Jumanji series, The Jungle Cruise, the animated movie “Moana,” and more.
Live Adaptation of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Moana is in jeopardy
In 2016, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was featured in Disney’s animated movie “Moana”. Johnson provided the voice for Maui. Following the success of the movie, Disney recently announced a live-action adaptation of the movie. Furthermore, The Rock was set to reprise his role from the animated movie, this time in a live-action remake. Meanwhile, the teaser trailer of the movie has already come out.
However, after the reports of Disney cutting ties with Johnson in their future projects, Dwayne’s role in the movie seems to be in jeopardy. The movie is set to land in theaters in 2024 or 2025. In April this year,
