Dwayne Johnson addresses rumours of being late to set by 8 hours: That's ridiculous

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 12, 2024 12:27 IST

Actor Dwayne Johnson has recently addressed several claims surrounding his conduct on set, admitting to some, while firmly denying others. In a candid interview with GQ Magazine, Johnson responded to speculation that he frequently arrives late to film sets and confessed to a quirky habit.

Johnson, known for his dedication, acknowledged some elements of the rumours. "I’ve said a thousand times: ‘Hey, I’m here. Come and ask me. And I’ll tell you the truth,’” he stated.

Regarding his unusual routine, Johnson explained, “I pee in a bottle while working. Yeah, that happens.”

He also admitted that, on occasion, he may arrive late to set. “Yeah, that happens too,” he said. However, Johnson was quick to refute claims that his tardiness ever reached an extreme level.

“But not that amount, by the way. That was a bananas amount. That’s crazy. Ridiculous,” he remarked, labelling the controversy as “bull***t”.

The Red One director, Jake Kasdan, also weighed in, defending Johnson’s professionalism. Kasdan praised his dedication: “He never missed a day of work, ever.”

He acknowledged that while Johnson may occasionally arrive behind schedule, he pointed out that such delays are common in Hollywood. “He can be late sometimes, but such is Hollywoodâ€æhe has a lot going on,” Kasdan said.

Johnson’s co-star, Chris Evans, added his support, suggesting that the cast and crew are fully aware of Johnson’s schedule, so time is never wasted. Evans noted that he has seen far more disruptive behaviour on other sets, indicating that Johnson’s habits, while unorthodox, are not problematic.

Red One is an upcoming Christmas film featuring Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, JK Simmons, andf various others. The film is set for a theatrical release on November 15.