After Dwayne Johnson, 44, got labelled as "sexiest man alive" recently, "Quantico" star Priyanka Chopra, 34, could not stop herself gushing about him. The Indian actress took to Twitter on Nov. 15, Tuesday, to cheer for the actor on for his recent achievement.
Chopra posted a congratulatory message alongside the magazine cover featuring the Hollywood actor. It is said that she shares a warm camaraderie with the actor ever since she shot with him for her maiden Hollywood project "Baywatch."
Acknowledging the title bestowed upon him, Johnson has declared that the honor means he has "pretty much reached the pinnacle." He revealed that the transition from a former WWE champion to an actor was not so easy.
"It was a little challenging because there wasn't a blueprint for me to follow because it wasn't like, 'Oh, there's this half-Samoan, half-black wrestler and this is what he looks like and you just do it like him,'" Johnson told People. "I was kind of making my own way."
Johnson admittedly spent several years trying to figure out his place in the industry, sometimes doubting whether a long-term acting career was on the cards or not. Later, he realised that not having a predecessor was actually an advantage.
Apart from Chopra and Johnson, "Baywatch" also stars Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario, Kelly Rohrbach, Jon Bass, Ilfenesh Hadera, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson. The movie is adapted from the popular TV series of the same name that had made Anderson a household name.
"Baywatch" is being produced by Johnson, who will also play the lead lifeguard Mitch Buchannon. While Effron is taking on the role of David Charvet's Matt Brody, the "Quantico" beauty has landed the part of the villainous Victoria Leeds. Original "Baywatch" star David Hasselhof is likely to make a cameo in the new film.
While shooting for "Baywatch" has wrapped up in May, Rohrback was once again seen in her famous red swimsuit. The former underwear model, who will be seen playing Anderson's role, looked stunning as she was spotted for "Baywatch" re-shoots in Los Angeles on Nov. 13, Sunday, Daily Mail reported.
Watch the video below to find Johnson gush about the new title: