Ata Johnson (L), Jasmine Johnson, Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian (R) attend the HBO "Ballers" Season 2 Red Carpet Premiere and Reception on July 14, 2016 at New World Symphony in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo : Getty Images / Sergi Alexander)
Dwayne Johnson had a grand entrance at the premiere of HBO's "Ballers" Season 2 in Miami Beach on July 14, Thursday. However, it was spoiled when he struggled to get out of his sports car, thanks to his 6 feet 4 inches height and 260-pound weight.
The 44-year-old action star zoomed to the venue with his over-the-top flash black $1.3 million-Pagani Huayra. He could have appeared totally cool following the swinging of the car's gull-wing doors if not of the seemingly hilarious incident when he appeared to have a difficult time getting out.
The former World Wrestling Entertainment superstar had obviously learned to be persistent, and it did apply, as he eventually was able to get out of the sports car, to the delight of the gathered fans. The tall actor looked casual and smart in grey suit, white shirt and black shoes, according to Mail Online. Soon, he was grinning with his pearly white teeth as he posed with both his mom Ata and daughter, Pose.
"The Rock" has been in an amazing run lately as he is getting close to become the most marketable action star, according to Business Insider. "Ballers" became HBO's top-rated comedy in season 1, beating "Veep." In the series, Johnson plays Spencer Strasmore, a former NFL player who becomes the financial manager for young athletes.
Franchises like "San Andreas" and "Fast and Furious" brought Johnson a box office gross of more than $5.9 billion. He also has "Jumanji," "Baywatch" and "Doc Savage" coming up, not to mention other endeavors like a production firm, a YouTube channel and some endorsements.
The WWE superstar-turned-box-office champ has his "Ballers" Season 2 to premiere on July 17. Wrestling flows in Johnson's blood. His granddad Peter Mivia was among the first Samoan wrestlers while his father Rocky "Soul Man" Johnson was a first African-American tag-team champion members.
The Rock played football before wrestling, appearing in 39 games and 77 tackles during his school days. He was in the 1991 national championship team.
Johnson got injuries to his back and shoulders, which stopped his football career. He is now among the highest-paid actor in Forbe's list of Celebrity 100 this year, shooting up from No. 81 last year to No. 19 this year, with $64.5 million earnings.
Check out HBO's "Ballers" Season 2 trailer below.
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