The Rock's Film About WWE Star Paige Adds Two Major Actors

Earlier this week, Dwayne ’The Rock’ Johnson made headlines when news broke about his work on [...]

By Megan Peters

Earlier this week, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson made headlines when news broke about his work on a film inspired by WWE's Paige. The former wrestling star and his production company are slated to produce Fighting With My Family, a film based on the true story of Paige and her family of professional wrestlers. When the news first broke, fans learned Florence Pugh had been cast as Paige while Jack Lowden was brought on to play her brother Zak. And, now, fans have been told by Johnson himself that two huge stars have signed onto the project.

Game of Thrones star Lena Headey has signed onto the film alongside comedian Nick Frost. "Welcome the brilliant/bad ass [Lena] and the often mistaken as my twin [Nick] to our cast," Johnson tweeted.

Fighting With My Familyis being scripted by Stephen Merchant who will also executive producer. Johnson's production company will oversee the film as it teams up with Misher Films, WWE Studios, and Film4 to shoot the feature. The star will also be attached as an executive producer along with Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia. Michael Luisi and Kevin Misher will produce as well.

The description for the project is below.

"Film follows the story of reformed gangster and former wrestler Ricky, his wife Julia, daughter Saraya and son Zak who make a living performing in tiny venues across the country. Ricky and Julia want a better life for their children and when brother and sister get the chance to audition for the WWE, it seems the family dream is coming true and all their troubles will be solved. However, Saraya and Zak are about to learn that becoming a WWE Superstar demands more than they ever imagined possible as athletes and siblings."

A few years ago, The Rock became involved with the project after watching a documentary about the family. "Back in 2012, I was in my hotel room in London and stumbled across a documentary on a local UK channel," said Johnson.

"Not only was I intrigued by this loving and wild family, but I also felt it's the kind of narrative that would make an amazing movie. The Knights' journey is a universal one that all families are familiar with. I relate to Saraya (Paige) and her wrestling family on such a personal level and it means so much that I can help tell their story."

"What an incredible opportunity for WWE Studios to partner with revered WWE Superstar Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson to bring the compelling, heartwarming and often hilarious family story of WWE Superstar Paige to audiences worldwide," said Luisi. "Stephen Merchant has such a keen creative eye and we are thrilled to work with Daniel Battsek and his team at Film4, Kevin Misher, to bring for the very first time the tale of one of our own to the big screen."

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