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The Rock Teaming With Amazon For Holiday Action Comedy Red One
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is partnering with Amazon for a new holiday-themed action comedy, Red One. Amazon announced on Monday that Johnson and his production partner Dany Garcia are teaming up with Amazon through their Seven Bucks banner for the film, which will be written by Chris Morgan (the Fast & Furious franchise). The film will begin production next year with a holiday 2023 release planned.
The film will star Johnson and is described as “a globe-trotting, four-quadrant action-adventure comedy, imagining a whole new universe to explore within the holiday genre.” The announcement notes that the concept “represents a property that could encompass not only a tentpole film but could reach beyond entertainment across multiple industries and businesses.” Johnson, Garcia, and Hiram Garcia will produce through Seven Bucks, and Morgan will also produce.
Amazon head Jennifer Salke said in the announcement, “Seven Bucks Productions is a leader in creating unique and compelling entertainment for the entire family, and we know Red One will continue that tradition. Hiram’s concept and the world he’s envisioned are uniquely original and we are so excited to team with Seven Bucks Productions and Chris Morgan to help bring it to life. Red One is just the first step in what we know will be a successful, collaborative venture.”
Johnson added, “Hold my Mana, because this is exciting. Our Seven Bucks is very bullish on our partnership with Amazon Studios; underpinned with some innovation, some pioneering and a lot of positive energy and passion. I’ve been very impressed with Jen Salke and her team’s vision and ambition to create an enormous, fun, and unique Red One holiday universe for families around the world to enjoy.”