Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is known for his charismatic and often playful personality, both on and off-screen. While he may playfully tease his co-stars, it’s usually all in good fun. Here are eight times The Rock playfully teased his “Jumanji” co-stars:
1. Kevin Hart’s Size: The Rock often pokes fun at Kevin Hart’s smaller stature. He frequently posts pictures on social media where he towers over Hart, captioning them with humorous comments about their height difference.
2. Karen Gillan’s Scottish Accent: Karen Gillan, who plays Ruby Roundhouse, is Scottish. The Rock often teases her about her accent, trying to mimic it in a playful way during interviews and on set.
3. Jack Black’s Physical Comedy: Jack Black’s character, Professor Sheldon “Shelly” Oberon, provides plenty of comedic moments in “Jumanji.” The Rock occasionally jokes about Black’s over-the-top physical comedy and how it contrasts with his own more action-oriented roles.
4. Nick Jonas’ Music Career: Nick Jonas, who joined the cast in the sequel, “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” is a talented musician. The Rock playfully ribs him about his singing career and occasionally asks him to perform impromptu musical numbers on set.
5. Bobby Cannavale’s Villainous Role**: In “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” Bobby Cannavale played the villain, Van Pelt. The Rock enjoys teasing him about his character’s evil deeds, often making exaggerated threats in a joking manner.
6. Awkward Romantic Scenes**: The Rock isn’t one to shy away from joking about the romantic scenes in the “Jumanji” films. He often teases his co-stars when they have to film kissing or romantic moments, adding humor to potentially awkward situations.
7. Rhys Darby’s Character Quirks**: Rhys Darby plays the character Nigel in “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.” The Rock frequently jokes about Nigel’s quirky behavior and the challenges it presents to the group.
8. Unconventional Team Dynamics**: The Rock often playfully points out the unconventional nature of their team dynamics in “Jumanji.” He jokes about how their characters are so different from their real-life personalities, adding humor to the mix.
It’s important to note that these instances of teasing are all in good fun and reflect the camaraderie among the “Jumanji” cast members. They have a great working relationship and enjoy poking fun at each other, both on and off the screen.
