Dwayne Johnson celebrates wrapping up on 'Hobbs & Shaw'
Fast & Furious franchise is getting a spin-off, as we reported, titled Hobbs & Shaw. The film wrapped up production work last month and Dwayne Johnson who plays Luke Hobbs, one of the protagonists, has not passed up the opportunity to celebrate. The star took to both Instagram and Twitter to express his jubilation at the first ever spin-off of the franchise. Read on.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson made a sentimental post on Instagram
Johnson took to Instagram and expressed how sentimental he felt about the film. He posted a video of him hugging director David Leitch, famous for films like Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde. Johnson also delivered a speech to the film's crew about why the project was so special to him. He said, "From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank all you guys."
Johnson's caption proves how deeply he feels for the movie
Johnson's caption captures his emotion, as he thanked everyone, saying, "HOBBS & SHAW - that's a wrap... This production will always be more than a movie to me. It's represents a soul, a DNA, a toughness, a perseverance and a CULTURE." "I love you all...for trusting me on this one. Audience always comes first... and they're gonna have a f****** blast."
Check out Johnson's Instagram post here
Johnson's Twitter post was more fun and less emotional
Johnson also celebrated the film's wrap up on Twitter posting a picture of himself with co-star Jason Statham, but it was more fun and less emotion there. Making fun of Statham, he said, "That's an official wrap on HOBBS & SHAW. Me and my pasty a**hole partner here can't wait for you to see it. Oh the fun you'll have... AUG 2nd worldwide".
Check out Johnson's Twitter post here
'Hobbs & Shaw' will reintroduce characters from 'Fast & Furious'
For those unaware, Johnson's character Hobbs is a US government agent who has to team up with Statham's Deckard Shaw, an assassin. Hobbs and Shaw must put aside their differences if they are to take down a genetically engineered superhuman villain played by Idris Elba. The film promises to be explosive and full of action and we cannot wait for it to hit theaters.