Hollywood superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson gave an emotional thank-you to his mentor Brendan Fraser. In a recent interview, Johnson revealed that Fraser took a huge risk by casting him in his first major film role in the 2001 blockbuster The Mummy Returns, at a time when Johnson had zero acting experience.
In a viral clip from a joint Variety and CNN event, Johnson tells Fraser emotionally: "You took a chance on me… someone who had never acted… and years later, here we are sitting together… I want to thank you because you changed my life."
Johnson appeared visibly emotional in the clip, while Fraser listened with a warm smile.
The moment has gone massively viral on social media, with fans showering praise on Brendan Fraser. Fraser, the original star of The Mummy franchise, handpicked Johnson to play the Scorpion King. The role became such a breakout hit that it led to the 2002 spin-off film The Scorpion King, officially launching Johnson’s journey from wrestling to becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest movie stars.
Fan reactions have been heartwarming. One user wrote: "Brendan Fraser makes me cry every time. There are very few genuinely good people in Hollywood like him and Keanu Reeves." Another said: "One decision by Brendan, and imagine how different Hollywood would be today. It’s actually scary to think about."
Fraser, who stepped away from the spotlight for several years, has made a powerful comeback with films like The Whale. This interview beautifully highlights the deep bond between the two stars and is giving fans a heavy dose of nostalgia.
Dwayne Johnson thanks Brendan Fraser for his support in getting him his first major film role in ‘THE MUMMY RETURNS’
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) December 8, 2025
“You took a risk on me... who had never acted... years later, you & I are sitting here... I want to thank you for really changing my life” pic.twitter.com/1bw2FXSBAz
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