The Rock's bizarre 'no-lose' clause in contract may explain extremely awkward interview moment
Dwayne Johnson had a pretty awkward encounter with Amelia Dimoldenberg on the red carpet. Joe Yates An awkward red carpet interview with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson might just show his rumored 'no lose' clause in action. Podcaster Amelia Dimoldenberg caught up with Johnson and challenged him to an off-the-cuff game. And while Dimoldenberg specializes in her own brand of awkwardness - as fans of Chicken Shop Date will know - her encounter with The Rock was especially cringeworthy. And there could be an explanation as to why the interview was difficult to watch ... it may be that the 52-year-old is simply just a winner. The Rock was not best pleased after he lost a game of rock, paper, scissors (TikTok / @ ameliadimz) I mean, he was and is THE MAN in the WWE wrestling world, he's tall, strong, rich, successful, good looking, and a father - there's not a thing in life that he's not winning in. So what's this 'no-lose clause' that he has written into all his movie contracts? It's that reportedly he can't ever lose a fight on screen, or even be seen to take too much punishment in his many on screen fights. The Wall Street Journal reported that Vin Diesel was the first to have such a clause in the Fast and Furious franchise. Vin Diesel had reportedly developed a system where he assigned a numerical value to each blow he receiving on screen. These were meticulously counted up by a producer, his younger sister, to make sure the rules of the contract were being followed. Johnson and Statham saw this system and had a similar clause added into their contracts. But does this contract extend to ... a game of rock, paper, scissors? That's what Dimoldenberg was about to find out when she challenged The Rock to a round of the playground game, no doubt punning on his nickname. I'm not suggesting Dimoldenberg signed a contract in which she was supposed to lose to The Rock ... just that his winning mentality may have been the reason that he presumed the presenter was cheating. Let's quickly detail how events unfolded. While at the Oscars , Johnson agreed to speak to the 30-year-old, and they played a quick game. He chooses rock, and Dimoldenberg paper, and so she won. But then Johnson argues that in the game you're supposed to reveal your answer on the word 'go', but Dimoldenberg did it on 'scissors'. Johnson then jokes: "This is cheating, what kind of bulls *** is this?"
Dimoldenberg replies: "I think I just won."
He quips: "You just cheated."
Dimoldenberg replies: "I think I just won."
He quips: "You just cheated."
When they played a second time Dwayne Johnson beat Amelia Dimoldenberg (TikTok / @ ameliadimz)
They play again and Johnson wins choosing scissors to her paper.
Dimoldenberg then suggests the reason for the confusion.
She said: "I think my way is the British way and it's a lot better."
Which, I'm in agreement with - having seen multiple videos online prior to this, I've seen the difference between how the US play the game versus how the UK does.
The comedian continued: "At first I thought that you were just only doing rock."
To which The Rock revealed: "That's usually what I do, but since you cheated I recognized your game."
So there you have it - if you get the chance to play The Rock at rock, paper, scissors ... choose paper.
UNILAD has contacted Dwayne Johnson's representative for a comment.Featured Image Credit: Tiktok / @ ameliadimz
Topics: Dwayne Johnson , WWE , Fast and Furious , Oscars
They play again and Johnson wins choosing scissors to her paper.
Dimoldenberg then suggests the reason for the confusion.
She said: "I think my way is the British way and it's a lot better."
Which, I'm in agreement with - having seen multiple videos online prior to this, I've seen the difference between how the US play the game versus how the UK does.
The comedian continued: "At first I thought that you were just only doing rock."
To which The Rock revealed: "That's usually what I do, but since you cheated I recognized your game."
So there you have it - if you get the chance to play The Rock at rock, paper, scissors ... choose paper.
UNILAD has contacted Dwayne Johnson's representative for a comment.Featured Image Credit: Tiktok / @ ameliadimz
Topics: Dwayne Johnson , WWE , Fast and Furious , Oscars
The Rock's insult made Ludacris break character but was used in final Fast and Furious film Dwayne
Johnson's hilarious improv left his co-star in stitches Rhiannon Ingle While an insult from The Rock made Ludacris break character, it still ended up being used in one of the many Fast and Furious films. Dwayne Johnson delivered one of his funniest improv lines whilst filming Fast and Furious 6 along the rest of the star-studded cast including the likes of Paul Walker , Vin Diesel and - the man who ended up on the receiving end of The Rock's razor-sharp. . . wit - Tyrese Gibson. And it seems like the cars weren't the only fast things on set given Dwayne's super-speedy wise-crack. Check it out: Fans have loved every bit of the iconic Fast and Furious franchise since it first hit our screens back in 2001. The movie franchise went on to roll out nine more films leading the total number to an impressive 10 including the likes of 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) and, fan-favorite, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006). While, for the most part, the flicks are action-packed with impressive racing stunts, intricate fight scenes and some deep emotional moments - there were definitely some more comedic elements at play behind-the-scenes. And this was exactly the case for The Rock , who plays Luke Hobbs alongside rapper Ludacris
, who took on the role of Tej Parker.
Whilst shooting a scene in which the crew gather round for a family barbecue, Johnson took it upon himself to add a little spice to the script and let's just say we are all glad he did.
Universal Pictures In the scene, Johnson walks up to the cook-out with Gibson, who plays Roman, chirping up with: "Hey Mia, you better hide your baby oil," as a not-so-subtle dig against the strongman's shiny aesthetic. . .
Upon clocking The Rock's face, he quickly follows up with: "I'm just playing."
Taking absolutely no time to think up a response, Johnson launches back with a side-splitting a counter-attack saying: "You better hide that big a ** forehead."
Ludacris, stood night to Gibson at the time of the hilarious roast, immediately spat out his drink after not being able to hold in his laughter.
Gibson, visibly uncomfortable, proceeds to say: "I was just joking but whatever."
And fans are going absolutely wild for it after the clip resurfaced on social media recently.
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One TikTok user explained: "Ludacris was shocked from Dwayne Johnson's reaction as that was not in the original script."
A second echoed: "That was actually what they said to each other cause they did not have anything part for this scene.
" Ludacris' reaction is legit. "
" One of my favorite parts from this movie, "wrote a third," I think it's because of Ludacris' genuine reaction. "
Another penned:" True unscripted reaction by Ludacris. One of the best scenes in the movie. "
A final TikTok user added:" Hahaha got to love it when you have to improvise in the heat of the moment. "
That's for sure.Featured Image Credit: Universal Pictures
Topics: Film and TV , Celebrity , Dwayne Johnson , Fast and Furious
Why Dwayne Johnson will never work with Vin Diesel again
Here's Here's why American actor refuses to work alongside Vin Diesel Rhiannon Ingle Dwayne Johnson had an issue with one co-star in particular whilst on the set of The Fate of the Furious, the actor once revealed exactly why he would never work with this particular actor ever . beef he had with one of the Fast and Furious regulars .Johnson once opened up about some behind-the-scenes drama that took place on the set.
of The Fate of the Furious, the eighth addition to the eleven-film strong Fast and Furious franchise.
According to the news outlet, tensions came to a boiling point during the final week of filming the action flick.
Johnson took to Instagram to share, in a now-deleted post, how he felt about certain unnamed co-stars who fail to "conduct themselves as stand-up men and true professionals."
He also added that the co-stars in question were "too chickenshit to do anything about it" before dubbing them as "candyasses".
One TikTok user explained: "Ludacris was shocked from Dwayne Johnson's reaction as that was not in the original script."
A second echoed: "That was actually what they said to each other cause they did not have anything part for this scene.
" Ludacris' reaction is legit. "
" One of my favorite parts from this movie, "wrote a third," I think it's because of Ludacris' genuine reaction. "
Another penned:" True unscripted reaction by Ludacris. One of the best scenes in the movie. "
A final TikTok user added:" Hahaha got to love it when you have to improvise in the heat of the moment. "
That's for sure.Featured Image Credit: Universal Pictures
Topics: Film and TV , Celebrity , Dwayne Johnson , Fast and Furious
Why Dwayne Johnson will never work with Vin Diesel again
Here's Here's why American actor refuses to work alongside Vin Diesel Rhiannon Ingle Dwayne Johnson had an issue with one co-star in particular whilst on the set of The Fate of the Furious, the actor once revealed exactly why he would never work with this particular actor ever . beef he had with one of the Fast and Furious regulars .Johnson once opened up about some behind-the-scenes drama that took place on the set.
of The Fate of the Furious, the eighth addition to the eleven-film strong Fast and Furious franchise.
According to the news outlet, tensions came to a boiling point during the final week of filming the action flick.
Johnson took to Instagram to share, in a now-deleted post, how he felt about certain unnamed co-stars who fail to "conduct themselves as stand-up men and true professionals."
He also added that the co-stars in question were "too chickenshit to do anything about it" before dubbing them as "candyasses".
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The interview alleges that the anonymous co-star Johnson was referring to was none other than Vin Diesel , 55, who rose
to fame after taking on the role of Dominic Toretto.
. "
" We were not in any scenes together, "he confirmed.
Opening up about the Instagram post further, Johnson summarized their clash as down to" fundamental differences "in their professional lives.
"Vin and I had a few discussions," the Jumangi star began, "including an important face-to-face in my trailer."
The interview alleges that the anonymous co-star Johnson was referring to was none other than Vin Diesel , 55, who rose
to fame after taking on the role of Dominic Toretto.
. "
" We were not in any scenes together, "he confirmed.
Opening up about the Instagram post further, Johnson summarized their clash as down to" fundamental differences "in their professional lives.
"Vin and I had a few discussions," the Jumangi star began, "including an important face-to-face in my trailer."
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"What I came to realize is that we have a fundamental difference in philosophies on how we approach movie-making and collaborating.
"It took me some time, but I'm grateful for that clarity. Whether we work together again or not," he concluded.
When asked whether or not he'd return for the next instalment in the franchise, Johnson stated: "I'm not quite sure.
" Right now, I'm concentrating on making the spinoff as good as it can be, "referring to Hobbs and Shaw (2019) starring Jason Statham.
While the pair share professional differences, he still wishes Vin Diesel
.
We'll just keep it with the clarity, "Johnson concluded.
The upcoming addition to the franchise, Fast X, is set to hit cinemas May 2023.Featured Image Credit: WENN Rights Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo / Album / Alamy Stock Photo
Topics : Celebrity , Dwayne Johnson , Film and TV , Vin Diesel , Fast and Furious
Dwayne Johnson confirms he and Vin Diesel have squashed their beef
Dwayne Johnson has revealed he and Vin Diesel have put the past behind them in a new video .Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel have finally put aside their differences.Johnson spoke about this when announcing that he would be returning to the Fast & Furious franchise as a straight-laced lawmaker, Hobbs. This is despite the Black Adam star publicly blasting his former co-star on social media just a few years ago. The two actors first locked heads on the set of Fast Five , with Johnson appearing as Luke Hobbs - a DSS agent tasked with going after Dom Toretto ( Diesel ) and his crew.
After the fast-paced action film wrapped, rumors started to emerge of the pair's on-set feud.
In fact, things became so bad that Johnson allegedly only returned for the franchise's eighth installment on the condition that he and Diesel did not have any scenes together.
He also later refused to star in the saga's finale .
Shortly after this, the wrestling star took to Instagram and vented his frustration with his former co-star saying his 'blood was boiling' in a now-deleted post.
"My female co-stars are always amazing and I love 'em," the 51-year-old wrote, "My male co-stars however are a different story. Some conduct themselves as stand-up men and true professionals, while others don't. ” He continued
, adding:“ The ones that do not be too chicken s ** t to do anything about it.
these scenes and my blood is legit boiling - you're right. "
He later apologized for what he had said , saying he should have kept any disagreement private.
And the pair have now buried the hatch
"What I came to realize is that we have a fundamental difference in philosophies on how we approach movie-making and collaborating.
"It took me some time, but I'm grateful for that clarity. Whether we work together again or not," he concluded.
When asked whether or not he'd return for the next instalment in the franchise, Johnson stated: "I'm not quite sure.
" Right now, I'm concentrating on making the spinoff as good as it can be, "referring to Hobbs and Shaw (2019) starring Jason Statham.
While the pair share professional differences, he still wishes Vin Diesel
.
We'll just keep it with the clarity, "Johnson concluded.
The upcoming addition to the franchise, Fast X, is set to hit cinemas May 2023.Featured Image Credit: WENN Rights Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo / Album / Alamy Stock Photo
Topics : Celebrity , Dwayne Johnson , Film and TV , Vin Diesel , Fast and Furious
Dwayne Johnson confirms he and Vin Diesel have squashed their beef
Dwayne Johnson has revealed he and Vin Diesel have put the past behind them in a new video .Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel have finally put aside their differences.Johnson spoke about this when announcing that he would be returning to the Fast & Furious franchise as a straight-laced lawmaker, Hobbs. This is despite the Black Adam star publicly blasting his former co-star on social media just a few years ago. The two actors first locked heads on the set of Fast Five , with Johnson appearing as Luke Hobbs - a DSS agent tasked with going after Dom Toretto ( Diesel ) and his crew.
After the fast-paced action film wrapped, rumors started to emerge of the pair's on-set feud.
In fact, things became so bad that Johnson allegedly only returned for the franchise's eighth installment on the condition that he and Diesel did not have any scenes together.
He also later refused to star in the saga's finale .
Shortly after this, the wrestling star took to Instagram and vented his frustration with his former co-star saying his 'blood was boiling' in a now-deleted post.
"My female co-stars are always amazing and I love 'em," the 51-year-old wrote, "My male co-stars however are a different story. Some conduct themselves as stand-up men and true professionals, while others don't. ” He continued
, adding:“ The ones that do not be too chicken s ** t to do anything about it.
these scenes and my blood is legit boiling - you're right. "
He later apologized for what he had said , saying he should have kept any disagreement private.
And the pair have now buried the hatch
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Not only did he have a brief cameo at the end of Fast X, but the Red Notice actor revealed that he will star in a spin-off movie about his iconic character.
Earlier today, the former wrestler posted on social media announcing his return to the Fast franchise and told fans in the caption: "Luke Hobbs will be returning to the Fast & Furious franchise."
It continued: "The next Fast & Furious film you'll see the legendary lawman in will be the HOBBS movie that will serve as a fresh, new chapter & set up for FASTX: Part II."
He also uploaded an accompanying video, during which he discussed his longtime feud with his co-star.
“Last summer Vin and I put all the past behind us. We'll lead with brotherhood and resolve - and always take care of the franchise, characters & FANS that we love, "he said.
Johnson added that he'd approached the film with an 'audience first' mentality, that this had been the driving force behind his return. We can not wait to see
Johnson get into gear with his next Fast film
.
Not only did he have a brief cameo at the end of Fast X, but the Red Notice actor revealed that he will star in a spin-off movie about his iconic character.
Earlier today, the former wrestler posted on social media announcing his return to the Fast franchise and told fans in the caption: "Luke Hobbs will be returning to the Fast & Furious franchise."
It continued: "The next Fast & Furious film you'll see the legendary lawman in will be the HOBBS movie that will serve as a fresh, new chapter & set up for FASTX: Part II."
He also uploaded an accompanying video, during which he discussed his longtime feud with his co-star.
“Last summer Vin and I put all the past behind us. We'll lead with brotherhood and resolve - and always take care of the franchise, characters & FANS that we love, "he said.
Johnson added that he'd approached the film with an 'audience first' mentality, that this had been the driving force behind his return. We can not wait to see
Johnson get into gear with his next Fast film
.
