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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