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Dwayne Johnson wrestling film to be made into stage musical

Dwayne Johnson wrestling film to be made into stage musical

Summary

The 2019 film "Fighting With My Family," starring Dwayne Johnson and Florence Pugh, is being turned into a stage musical. The story follows British wrestler Saraya Knight, known as Paige, and the musical aims to capture the themes of family and wrestling’s theatrical nature.

Key Facts

  • "Fighting With My Family" is a 2019 film about British wrestler Saraya Knight (Paige).
  • Dwayne Johnson starred in and produced the film and is involved in the musical adaptation.
  • The musical is produced by Tilted Musicals, led by Miranda Cooper and Sam Hodges.
  • The story originally comes from a 2012 Channel 4 documentary called "The Wrestlers: Fighting with My Family."
  • The musical will emphasize family, community, and wrestling’s theatrical storytelling.
  • Jon Brittain is writing the stage adaptation, with music by Miranda Cooper and Nick Coler.
  • Director Stephen Merchant, who worked on the film, supports the stage musical version.
  • The show is designed to appeal to both wrestling fans and general audiences.
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