Dwayne Johnson to star in NBC comedy 'Young Rock'
Young Rock will likely air in NBC for the 2020-21 broadcast season.
Popular network show NBC has decided to make a comedy series based on Dwayne Johnson's life called the 'Young Rock' featuring the mega-star himself.
The comedy series will comprise of 11 episodes and Johnson will appear in every episode. The serial will focus on his formative years as he reigns on popularity , according to reports by The Hollywood Reporter.
The single-camera comedy will be co-written by former 'Fresh Off the Boat' showrunner Nahnatchka Khan and her longtime collaborator Jeff Chiang. Both will exec produce alongside Johnson and his Seven Bucks Productions' Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, Brian Gewirtz and Jennifer Carreras.
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A premiere date for the series has not yet been determined but given that NBC's midseason schedule is set, Young Rock will likely be for the 2020-21 broadcast season.
