HBO has given a pilot order to a half-hour dramedy pilot, Ballers, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. This marks the first TV-starring role for the movie actor/wrestler, who is executive producing the project with his Pain & Gain co-star Mark Wahlberg and Steve Levinson. Peter Berg is on board to direct the pilot and will executive produce, along with Johnson’s manager Dany Garcia who runs his production company. Written by Levinson, the untitled project chronicles the lives of athletes — some retired, some still active — living in Miami. Johnson will play one of them, with filming eyed for the fall. (Source: Deadline)
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For me,this show is the highlight of his career..
@MoreOver21 Totally agree.
This is about the first movie/show/anything I like with "the rock". He usually seems out of place in most roles. But this one really fits him.
Without The Rock this show would be such a drag :p But if he stays on board, it can only improve. It definitely has the potential to be the next Entourage. (also: terrible opening credits)
Nice, a second season! I like it!
yep... Ballers: Season Two Renewal for HBO TV Series
Already renewed for a second season.
"I had a son who played in the NFL, he's an actor now, he's starring in a new series for HBO called "Ballers" about football players. He co-stars with The Rock! So Look for him on HBO! " - Denzel Washington (Reddit AMA)
The Rock :D