No stranger to performing in front of thousands of screaming fans, Dwayne Johnson is looking to add a Broadway show to his extensive resume.
The Golden Globe nominee recently revealed that he’s been “working on my Broadway debut” for nearly three years, noting that he and longtime friend/collaborator Kevin Hart were “going to do Odd couple” with theatrical producer Jeffrey Seller, but scheduling conflicts got in the way.
“We were supposed to be great. Kevin is my best friend. I love him to death and the truth is he’s very busy for the next three to five years,” he said. People. “This is his schedule, this is reality. I completely understand that. And I like it, and I respect him for it. We do it.” Jumanjiwhich we will promote at the end of the year, but I am not letting go of this dream.”
Written by Neil Simon, Odd couple It premiered on Broadway in 1965, following ragtag roommates, the uptight Felix Ungar and the good-natured Oscar Madison. The play was made into a 1968 film and an ABC television series that ran for five seasons from 1970 to 1975.
Noting that he, Seller and director Thomas Kail (Moana, Hamilton) are trying to pursue another opportunity on stage, Johnson added: “So we’ll see, but maybe it’s Odd couple with Jeffrey. I don’t know, maybe it’s a musical and I could run around singing in keys that don’t exist. I could dance a little. I could grab my waist a little. Let’s see.
After voicing Maui in the 2016 Disney animated musical. MoanaJohnson reprises his performance in the film adaptation of Cale, which is in theaters now.
Meanwhile, Johnson will next be seen reuniting on screen with Hart in Jumanji: Open WorldChristmas 2026 premieres in cinemas.