‘He Wanted To Be Bigger Than Will Smith Or George Clooney.’ The Story Behind The Rock’s Rise To Fame And Why He Fired His Agents Early On

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's rise to fame and the bold early move that shook up his career

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The Rock only has one film on his 2025 schedule, likely due to his commitment to the Moana franchise, including a live-action Disney remake
The Rock fired his agents early in his acting career, determined to become a bigger star than Will Smith or George Clooney

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Dwayne Johnson, Will Smith, George Clooney, Disney, Moana, Moana (live-action remake)