Dwayne Johnsonhas accomplishedthe rare box office feat of having two different movies premiere in the #1 spotduring the same month —Red OneandMoana 2— The Rock features alongsideLandmanstar Billy Bob ThorntonandMaggie GraceinFaster, the 2010 crime thriller that only grossed $35 million at the box office on a $24 million budget.Fasterpremiered on Netflix at the start of the month and has found extraordinary success on the streaming platform,rising to the #3 spotahead ofRun All Night, the 2015 action flick starringLiam NeesonandJoel Kinnaman. The film was maligned by both critics and audiences upon release, with reviewers rating it at a 41% approval rating onRotten Tomatoesand fans scoring it not much better, at 52%.
TonyandJoe Gaytonwrote the script forFaster, andGeorge Tillman Jr.directed the film. One-half of the Gayton brothers, Joe, is also credited as a writer onBulletproof, the 1996 buddy cop film starringAdam SandlerandDamon Wayans. The other half of the Gayton brothers, Tony, recently teamed up with Liam Neeson forAbsolution, the action film directed byHans Petter Molandthat is available to rent or purchase on Prime Video. Tony Gayton also wrote the script forMurder by Numbers, the 2002 psychological thriller starringSanda BullockandRyan Gosling. Tillman Jr. is best known for his work directingThe Hate U Give, the 2018 coming-of-age teen drama starringAnthony MackieandAcolytestarAmandla Stenberg. Tillman Jr. also helmedMen of Honor, the 2000 biopic aboutCarl BrashearstarringRobert De NiroandCharlize Theron.
What Other Movies Does The Rock Have in the Works?
If you just watchedFasterand have already seen bothMoana 2andRed Oneand are wondering what Dwayne Johnson has in the works, we’ve got you covered. The Rock will next star inThe Smashing Machine, the sports biopic from A24detailing the life of famous MMA fighter Mark Kerr, who is credited as a writer on the film. The Rock will also reprise his role as Luke Hobbs inFast X: Part 2, and he’ll star as Maui in the live-actionMoanafilm. He’ll also reprise his role as Dr. Smolder Bravestone inJumanji 3.
Fasterstars Dwayne Johnson and Billy Bob Thornton and was directed by George Tillman Jr. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and watchFasteronNetflix.
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