Let me tell you something interesting about two Hollywood heavyweights: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Jon Hamm. It turns out, they've been quietly building a friendship outside the glare of the cameras, according to a well-placed source. This friendship isn't just casual; it's meaningful, with both men finding common ground and mutual admiration. The source even suggests they might be planning a collaboration, which could be exciting for fans of both actors.
A Mutual Respect Born in the Spotlight
Here's the deal: Jon and Dwayne have crossed paths over the years at various industry events, but it was Jon's standout performance in Top Gun: Maverick that really caught Dwayne's attention. “Dwayne was really impressed with how well Jon worked in Top Gun: Maverick,” an insider exclusively told Closer. “Jon was the perfect support for Tom Cruise in that movie, and it made Dwayne think about the kind of synergy they could create on screen together.”
More Than Just a Hollywood Bromance
But here's the kicker: this friendship runs deeper than just professional admiration. “There’s already a lot of common ground between Dwayne and Jon,” the source adds. “Both of them grew up wanting to be athletes, and that shared background gives them a unique connection. Jon, with his football coach energy, is the kind of guy people rally around. Dwayne sees that and realizes Jon would be a great addition to his inner circle.” It's not just about work; it's about finding someone who gets you on a personal level too.
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Jon, on the other hand, has been keeping busy with voice-over work in Grimsburg and The Great North. Last year, he earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film for his role as Roy Tillman in Fargo. Clearly, Jon is no stranger to challenging roles, and that's something Dwayne respects deeply.
Dwayne’s Return to Wrestling and Beyond
Meanwhile, Dwayne made a triumphant return to the WWE earlier this year, thrilling fans who’ve followed his wrestling career. “I love it,” he said during an interview with Entertainment Tonight in February. “I love what I do, I love this world of wrestling, I love pro wrestling. I was born into pro wrestling, and I will always be a pro wrestler at heart and in attitude too.”
His family legacy in wrestling is something Dwayne holds dear. With his father, Rocky Johnson, and grandfather Peter Maivia making significant contributions to the sport, Dwayne feels a deep connection to his roots. “I’m so grateful for the work that [my dad] put in and the ground that he laid, [with] my grandfather and all the other wrestlers,” he shared. “But also, I’m so grateful to come back in this capacity that I could come back and give to this business and give to the men and women in that locker room, and try and do my little part to do this with everything and create greater opportunities for all of them.”
Disney’s Live Action ‘Moana’ and Other Ventures
Dwayne is also set to reprise his role as Maui in Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of Moana. “It’s very exciting. I can’t wait for fans to see the film, the technology, the effects, cutting edge,” he told Entertainment Tonight in February. “We all really went for it. We thought if we’re gonna make a sequel to something so beloved, let’s really go for it.”
With this budding friendship with Jon Hamm, it's anyone's guess what's next on Dwayne's impressive acting resume. “It also helps that they have a number of close mutual friends, including Emily Blunt, who is becoming well known for networking her famous friends into their own projects together,” the insider notes. “Gal Gadot is somebody who also thinks the world of both Dwayne and Jon and would love to see them team up sooner rather than later.”
