The Rock And Stephen Merchant Adapting ‘Fighting With My Family’ Into Stage Musical
The Rock and Stephen Merchant are bringing a new twist to “Fighting With My Family.”
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Stephen Merchant are adapting “Fighting With My Family” into a stage musical. The film, which was released 2019, is based on the life of WWE superstar Paige.
Florence Pugh starred as Paige in the film.
Merchant said, “A young woman from the ‘chorus line’ fighting to get her big break, surrounded by theatrical, larger-than-life characters and huge sweeping emotions. I approached each wrestling match like it was a different dance number, building to a big show-stopping finale. Seeing the film reimagined for the stage feels like the natural next step.”
The Rock said that “Fighting With My Family is exceptionally well-suited for the stage. It’s packed with personal emotion expressed through the dynamic world of wrestling, which has always been about storytelling and connecting with a live audience. Working with Stephen Merchant on the film was a truly special experience, and his brilliant work deserves this new act. As it comes to life musically, I have no doubt it will be an absolute blast for theatergoers.”
Paige made her return to WWE at WrestleMania 42. Fans can learn more here.
