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Dwayne Johnson has earned his spot in Hollywood through his incredible work ethic. He started as a wrestler and then transitioned into acting, becoming a part of blockbuster franchises and heartwarming films.
But having a larger-than-life persona that attracts a lot of media attention, Johnson also faces a fair share of scrutiny. During the filming ofRed One, the actor found himself in a position, where he had to defend his actions that seemed strange to many.
Dwayne Johnson and the bottle controversy
WhenDwayne Johnsonwas filming forRed One, it was reported byThe Wrapthat the WWE famed star was peeing inside water bottles instead of using public restrooms. This revelation created a stir but it was simply a time-saving technique that he used during hectic filming schedules.
An insider claimed that he peed in a Voss water bottle, and someone from his team or a PA had to dispose of it. In an interview withGQ, Johnson owned up to the claims and was rather unapologetic about it as he said:
Yeah. That happens…I’ve said a thousand times: ‘Hey, I’m here. Come and ask me. And I’ll tell you the truth.
But the allegations weren’t limited to this fiasco. He was also accused of being late due to his gym routines and this disrupted the production. However, the actor has denied these claims and called them“bananas.”
Chris Evans defends Dwayne Johnson
Amidst all the allegations, Johnson’s co-star,Chris Evans, spoke highly of him and painted the actor’s picture in a new light. He addressed Johnson’s lateness and clarified that it wasn’t as unprofessional as portrayed (viaDeadline).
This is something that the producers, the director, and it’s all his team — they all know this. So it’s all basic. It’s not like he’s late unexpectedly
Compared to some of the things I’ve seen on other movies with other actors… I found Dwayne to be — we all know exactly what he’s going to do when he’s going to do it.
Evans highlighted how generous Johnson was on set, and even recounted an instance where the latter donated $100,000 in a Five-Dollar Friday crew raffle. So, The Rock’s actions might have sparked headlines for the wrong reasons altogether.
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Firsthand accounts suggest that he’s a humble, dedicated, and self-aware star who’s only trying to manage grueling schedules. Thanks to Evans who was kind enough to show us Johnson’s other side and supported him when the media tried to taint his name.
You can watchRed Oneon Prime Video.
Sonika Kamble
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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.
