Kemo
10-21-2016, 09:08 PM
FOX has picked up a new comedy from The Rock’s Seven Bucks Productions and Will Ferrell’s Gary Sanchez Productions, based on Rock’s real-life experiences with former WWE head writer Brian Gewirtz. Andrew Gurland, creator of FX’s “Married,” will write the pilot script. Variety.com broke news on Friday.
The series offers a behind-the-scenes look at a fictional pro wrestling company and the odd couple relationship that develops between a charismatic young star and a painfully awkward comedy writer new to the business.
“This November will mark the 20th anniversary of my professional wrestling debut,” The Rock said. “I was 24 years old, putting in the hard work, making $40 bucks per match and had no clue of the long journey that lay ahead of me with characters and backstage stories so colorful you’d think there’s no way that can be true. The entertaining show that goes on in front of the crowd pales in comparison to the insanely entertaining show that goes on backstage. Brian and myself can’t wait to tell our stories.”
Gewirtz added, “Coming from Hollywood to the wrestling industry, with its intense backstage atmosphere and larger than life personalities, was a major culture shock. After working in the business for over 15 years, Dwayne and I had encounters and experiences that were unbelievable as well as unforgettable. We can’t wait to bring this project to the fans.”
The series offers a behind-the-scenes look at a fictional pro wrestling company and the odd couple relationship that develops between a charismatic young star and a painfully awkward comedy writer new to the business.
“This November will mark the 20th anniversary of my professional wrestling debut,” The Rock said. “I was 24 years old, putting in the hard work, making $40 bucks per match and had no clue of the long journey that lay ahead of me with characters and backstage stories so colorful you’d think there’s no way that can be true. The entertaining show that goes on in front of the crowd pales in comparison to the insanely entertaining show that goes on backstage. Brian and myself can’t wait to tell our stories.”
Gewirtz added, “Coming from Hollywood to the wrestling industry, with its intense backstage atmosphere and larger than life personalities, was a major culture shock. After working in the business for over 15 years, Dwayne and I had encounters and experiences that were unbelievable as well as unforgettable. We can’t wait to bring this project to the fans.”