In a refreshingly candid interview, Hollywood superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has openly admitted to sometimes urinating in water bottles while on set to save time. This revelation comes after a previous report claimed the actor’s chronic tardiness and unconventional bathroom habits had driven up the budget of his latest film, Red One, to a staggering $250 million.
“Yeah, that happens,” Johnson told GQ magazine when asked about the peeing in bottles claim. Unlike many celebrities who would likely deny or dodge such a controversy, The Rock chose to simply state the truth. “I’ve said a thousand times, ‘Hey, I’m here. Come and ask me. And I’ll tell you the truth,” he continued.
The actor did, however, push back on the initial report’s assertion that he showed up to set up to eight hours late, calling that figure “bananas” and “ridiculous.” While he acknowledged sometimes being late, he insisted the egregious delays described in the previous story were exaggerated.
Johnson’s co-stars and the film’s director came to his defense, with Red One helmer Jake Kasdan stating that the actor “never missed a day of work ever” and was simply “great to every single person on the set.” Chris Evans, who co-stars alongside Johnson, echoed those sentiments, saying he found the former WWE star to be highly predictable in his habits, with the crew aware of his propensity for morning workouts that sometimes led to tardiness.
“It’s been worked into the schedules, and everyone knows it, so he shows up when he’s scheduled to,” Evans explained. Despite the controversy surrounding his on-set behavior, Dwayne Johnson has demonstrated a refreshing willingness to own up to his quirks and eccentricities. By addressing the reports head-on and providing context, he has shown a level of transparency and accountability that is all too rare in the world of Hollywood stardom.
As for the film itself, Red One has received a barrage of negative reviews, with critics describing it as “charmless” and “artificial.” However, due to Johnson’s candidness and the support of his co-stars, the attention has shifted from the movie’s quality to the charismatic persona of its lead actor.