Dwayne Johnsonhas a new movie withChris Evansset to hit theaters next month, but more than 20 years ago, at the beginning of his acting career, he starred in a controversial fantasy thriller that’s set to begin streaming on a new platform soon. Netflix has officially announced thatThe Scorpion King, the 2002 desert adventure flick starring Johnson alongsideMichael Clarke DuncanandSteven Brand, is now streaming on the platform. The film follows a desert warrior who rises up against an evil army that is destroying his homeland (where have we heard that before).The Scorpion Kingalso grossed $180 million at the worldwide box office on a $60 million budget and currently sits at a 40% score from critics and a 37% rating from general audiences on the aggregate siteRotten Tomatoes.
Stephen Sommerswrote the screenplay forThe Scorpion Kingalong withJonathan Hales,William Osborne, andDavid Hayter, withChuck Russelldirecting. Sommers is best known for his work writing the script forThe Mummy, the 1999 supernatural adventure flick starringBrendan FraserandRachel Weisz. He also wrote the script forThe Mummy Returns, which brought back both of its leading stars, and shortly after, he penned the screenplay forVan Helsing, another supernatural fantasy thriller starringHugh JackmanandKate Beckinsale. Sommers recently wrote and directedG.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, the 2009 action flick starringChanning TatumandDennis Quaid, and he’s also been tapped to directWhen Worlds Collide, an upcoming sci-fi thriller based on the novel byEdwin BalmerandPhilip Wylie. He also directed the live-actionJungle Bookmovie in 1994.
What Movies Does The Rock Have in the Works?
After his last major movie role came from starring inBlack Adamin 2022, The Rock has two new movies in theaters later this month. Johnson will star alongsideChris EvansandJ.K. SimmonsinRed One, the Christmas action thriller which hits theaters on November 15, and one week later he’ll reprise his role as Maui inMoana 2, which is slated to release on November 22. Johnson will also star as Mark Kerr inThe Smashing Machine, the UFC biopic due in theaters next year.
The Scorpion Kingstars Dwayne Johnson and Michael Clarke Duncan and was written by Stephen Sommers and directed by Chuck Russell. Stay tuned to Collider for future streaming updates and watchThe Scorpion King, now onNetflix.
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