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Dwayne Johnson: How Brendan Fraser Sparked My Stardom

10/18/2025

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson credits Brendan Fraser with his breakthrough after Fraser welcomed him on the set of The Mummy Returns, marking his film debut 24 years ago.
That debut led to his first starring role in The Scorpion King and to blockbuster fame via franchises like Fast & Furious and Jumanji.
Johnson is now pursuing dramatic roles, starring in The Smashing Machine and an untitled film with Martin Scorsese.

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson credits Brendan Fraser with his breakthrough after Fraser welcomed him on the set of The Mummy Returns, marking his film debut 24 years ago.
That debut led to his first starring role in The Scorpion King and to blockbuster fame via franchises like Fast & Furious and Jumanji.
Johnson is now pursuing dramatic roles, starring in The Smashing Machine and an untitled film with Martin Scorsese.