Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson took to Instagram today, revealing more cast members for his NBC series Young Rock. The show will premiere on NBC this Tuesday. Here is a full list of the characters:
* Matthew Willig as Andre the Giant
* Kevin Makely as Macho Man Randy Savage
* Faiumu Fasitua Amosa and John Tui as Afa and Sika, The Wild Samoans
* Brett Azar as The Iron Shiek
* Nate Jackson as The Junkyard Dog
* Ana Tuisila as Lia Maivia
* Adam Ray as Vince McMahon
The Rock said,
An honor to introduce my childhood WRESTLING HEROES from YOUNG ROCK!!!🌟
In my new @NBC show #YoungRock based on my true life events, we explore my wildly entertaining yet complex life growing up – and these wrestling legends, who were our “family”, were my heroes!
As with everything, my goal is to delivery quality — so here are the talented actors bringing these icons to life….
@mojowillig playing the “8th Wonder of the World”, ANDRE THE GIANT
@kevinmakely playing the “Macho Man” RANDY SAVAGE
@fasituaamosa & @johntui1 playing Afa & Sika, THE WILD SAMOANS
@brettazar playing (no jabronies) THE IRON SHIEK
@mrnatejackson playing THE JUNKYARD DOG
@atuisila playing pro wrestling’s first female promoter – and my grandma – LIA MAIVIA
@adamraycomedy playing @WWE’s Chairman & CEO, VINCE MCMAHON (I made sure Vince’s office had a few cool Easter eggs for the fans)
Excited for you to watch and ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
#YoungRock
#NBC
#SeasonPremiere
THIS TUES FEBRUARY 16TH”
