When Dwayne Johnson was still known by his WWE stage name, The Rock, and before he became one of the most prominent men in the industry, the wrestler-turned-actor was trying to make his way in Hollywood and prove himself on the big screen. In the 2003 action comedy, AbstractJohnson collaborated with American pie The film stars Seann William Scott as a resilient bounty hunter who is sent to Brazil to track down his boss's wisecracking son, leading to an unexpected series of side events.
The comedy was Johnson's third film role, after the charismatic actor made his acting debut in The Mummy Returnsthe 2001 hit film, was the title of the spin-off film. The Scorpion King. Although it failed to achieve major success at the box office, Abstract The film showcases Johnson's undeniable charisma and charm, and it also includes a surprise but memorable cameo from one of Hollywood's most iconic action stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger. Let's dive in and explore how the movie legend's brief cameo came about.
Before he became one of Hollywood's most attractive and profitable actors, dominating the silver screen, Dwayne Johnson was trying to make his way into the acting world after making a name for himself as WWE wrestling superstar The Rock. The 2003 action comedy film Abstract This was Johnson's second major film role and third on-screen project (after The Mummy Returns and The Scorpion King), and appears alongside a star-studded cast including Seann William Scott, Rosario Dawson, and Christopher Walken in the action-packed adventure.
In the very entertaining and fun movie, Johnson plays skilled bounty hunter and aspiring chef Beck, who is tasked with locating his estranged employer's son Travis Walker (Scott) in a rural Brazilian mining town and returning him to his home in the United States.Arriving in the small community known as El Dorado, Beck soon realizes he may have taken on more than he can handle, as he must contend not only with fast-talking treasure hunter Travis, but also with the oppressive mining owner Hatcher (Walken) and a brave band of rebels led by the beautiful and fiery Mariana (Dawson).
An impromptu appearance by Arnold Schwarzenegger
In a moment you wouldn't notice in the raucous comedy, action and cinema icon Arnold Schwarzenegger made a surprise appearance that was not mentioned in the film. Beck appears as a bar patron passing through the lobby on his way to retrieve a professional football player's prized championship ring at a crowded nightclub.As Beck reluctantly accepts his assignment from his boss Billy Walker (William Lucking) to make the athlete (whom he's a huge fan of) pay off his debt, he passes Schwarzenegger who deliberately tells him to have fun, hinting at the all-out physical brawl Beck is preparing to engage in.
Schwarzenegger's unexpected appearance in Abstract It wasn't planned, as the film's star was visiting Universal Studios and showed up during filming to have lunch with Johnson.Director Peter Berg decided to take the opportunity to have Schwarzenegger play a brief cameo, and was able to “twist his arm” and force him into the short scene, thus creating a powerful moment between the two men. Which I felt like The destroyer The actor was passing the action torch to Johnson and blessing his career.Johnson had no intention of Schwarzenegger joining the comedy, telling Entertainment Weekly in 2003:
“There have been a lot of comparisons between us, which were complimentary, but I never thought he should be in the movie or anything like that. I already know that a service will be provided, but we'll have to wait and see.”
Berg knew that fans of both men would be delighted to see them share a scene (however brief) in the comedy, so he quickly recruited Schwarzenegger for the brief cameo, who agreed to do so as long as it could be filmed that day; within 15 minutes of the conversation, Schwarzenegger was on the set and ready to begin filming. The simple exchange between Beck and Bar Schwarzenegger was short and sweet, but it gave fans a meaningful and joyful moment. Which added more impact and excitement to the film, as his sudden appearance was an unexpected delight.
A very successful movie that failed at the box office.
when Abstract It premiered worldwide on September 26, 2003, Critics were highly impressed by the endearing on-screen camaraderie between Johnson and Scott.Who wowed audiences with their endlessly entertaining dialogues and funny adventures. The audience also loved the film's smooth action sequences, exciting story, and Johnson's charming performance, with many praising him. Abstract Paying homage to the popular buddy comedies of the 1980s, the blockbuster received a 70% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, a commendable rating for Johnson's then-upcoming actor.
Despite attracting positive critical response, Abstract The film failed to achieve success in theaters and ended up being a box office flop, grossing just under $81 million against a budget of $85 million. The film has been one of the few disappointments in Johnson's stellar career. Although the comedy was a flop upon its initial release, it has nonetheless become one of the actor's most underrated and underrated performances, and a film that showcased Johnson's versatility as an actor. The lukewarm reception did not stop rumors of a possible sequel from spreading, with talk of a sequel beginning almost immediately after its release.
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Director Peter Berg has previously said that talks are ongoing with Johnson about a sequel, and in 2013 the director officially announced that he was developing a second part. Abstract By 2016, a potential sequel was being written with Kevin Hart and Jonah Hill envisioned as the leads, though no conclusions have been reached regarding the new installment. In September 2020, Berg provided an update on the project and claimed that development was ongoing, though Johnson's busy schedule was cited as a reason why the sequel had not yet been fully greenlit. Only time will tell if fans of the film will agree. Abstract Another loud and action-packed entrance is in order.
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