. Bradley Constant, now 22, plays 15-year-old Dwayne Johnson in the new NBC comedy "Young Rock." Constant, who graduated from Paul W. Bryant High School, pursued acting at age 12 and took. Those are almost always the case. His weight and other body measurements are not available at the moment. I taped up the phone to a lamp. Bradley Constant is an American actor who will play the role of "Young Dwayne Johnson" in the NBC sitcom Young Rock. By Brian Jones - January 30, 2023 01:35 pm EST. Thanks for reading! Bradley Constant, the 22-year-old actor portraying The Rock at 15-years-old, may be the best fit for The Rock at that age. My goal is just to play it right. ANTHONY: What do you remember about growing up in Tuscaloosa, AL? Hes running for president and sits for a revealing, no-holds-barred TV interview in which he reflects on his life as a kid (played by Adrian Groulx) and during his University of Miami days (played by Uli Latukefu). One of them was in Boston. Bradley Constant portrays Dwayne Johnson in high school. Whenever you see me smiling, just know its because of these peopleCL2!. As a younger kid I mean. It doesnt get anymore American than that. Hes just getting his start in the spotlight, though hes been working on his acting career for some time. Background Alabama-born Constant began pursuing acting at age 12 and convinced his mom to move him to New York City where he would study and begin to gain experience in the industry. Shes like, Youre starting to be a little different. He never said, We need the character to be like this. It was really about getting to know [Johnson]. He seems to understand the value of privacy, and we think that its a good way to live. All of a sudden, the person I was when I was home with my mom was starting to change. "This. I was always able to remind myself, hey look, you're going to be in Australia in four or five months, you're going to be okay. We had made those trips to New York city before, and I was in love with it. Its not too surprising, my mom is pretty dope. Rocky Johnson is also offered promotion by Yao, but Rocky is afraid he'll be left behind in the changing business. Constant said that, once he was hired for Young Rock, Johnson never told him how to play his 15-year-old alter ego. Check out a gallery of our favorite photos of the young couple inside. On September 30, 2020, Johnson revealed that Bradley Constant was cast as 15-year-old Johnson, Uli Latukefu as 18-20-year-old Johnson, Adrian Groulx as 10-year-old Johnson, Stacey Leilua as Johnson's mother, Ata Johnson, Joseph Lee Anderson as Johnson's father, Rocky Johnson, and Ana Tuisila as Johnson's grandmother, Lia Maivia. Hes managed to make it happen, to make it his reality, and we are all here for it. Bradley Constant, 22, . Were you a fan of his growing up? His mother is Julie Constant. As an Atlanta native, Chelsea has always taken pride in her hometown fueling her ear and love for music and culture. Halfway through the performance at the audition, it started flapping off and I was like, Oh my goodness. Thats where I started taking the classes, and then I eventually moved to New York City. You could say I found myself in some funny situations. No? Her writing has allowed her to visit NYC for Fashion Week events since 2015, and she's worked with clients in almost every field, from dentistry to law and family to entertainment. In the first season, Johnson is depicted as a ten-year-old in Hawaii; as a high school student in Pennsylvania; and as a college student and football player at the University of Miami. He plays 15-year-old Dwayne Johnson in the new NBC comedy series Young Rock. Born in Alabama, Constant began pursuing acting at age 12 and convinced his mom to move him to New York City where he would study and begin to gain experience in the industry. I think Id have a different answer if this was before I had met him. Hes young. It was awesome, man. But now Im also a University of Miami fan.. In an unusual move for a network show, Young Rock was shot from last September though last month in Queensland, Australia due to the pandemic production shutdowns. I have a rep that sent it to me. She's really been a part of the whole journey.We went through tough times and we always found our way. Meanwhile, Johnson's mom Ata hangs out with a rich client whom she cleans her house for. Watch Young Rock Highlight: Dewey Gets Reamed at Zales - Young Rock - NBC.com Dewey Gets Reamed at Zales - Young Rock CLIP 03/23/21 Details Dwayne's (Bradley Constant) mom, Ata (Stacey. Cooper and his mom bonded deeply after the passing of his . Show More Posts from bradleyconstant. However, one of the booked wrestlers backs out, claiming his mother is sick, but was actually offered more money by Greg Yao, another wrestling promoter. [4], Three actors were cast to play Johnson at three ages from his youth. CONSTANT: Man, I remember how unsure of the future, but how hopeful and excited we were. But not wanting to be seen riding the bus to school, thats embarrassing. ANTHONY: I also read that you wore a fake mustache for your audition. Are you doing The Rock workout to become the young Rock? He was 12 years old when he started his acting pursuits. [4], The sitcom is organized around a frame story set in the early 2030s, beginning with Johnson running for office in the 2032 United States presidential election. Being as though you're playing a younger version of him, could you speak to that a little bit? Carlotta, played by Beth Grant, attempted to kill Rowan (Alexandra Daddario) by lighting the dining room on fire. I had a girlfriend at the time when I was there and I started auditioning for some really cool things that in Alabama I never had the chance to. All of us had the best chemistry, from hanging out in Australia when we weren't shooting, to petting a koala [laughs]. I just tried to connect and to understand the situation that 15 was a tough time for him. I mean, its tough. I was watching that with my dad when I was little. Im going to impress this girl. But most of all, Im reminded every day how lucky I am to have these folk in my life. You know what? When we were shooting, theres Nahnatchka Khan, theres Jeff Chiang, all the producers around us, all the rest of the cast, everybody was there to support each other, and I never once felt extra pressure. She's my mom, she's always there for me, and we're the best of friends. His birth sign is Leo. ANTHONY: How long was it from knowing that you got the role until you actually left to shoot? I did some cool commercials. He only has a handful of acting credits to date, including video shorts and a 2018 movie called Following Phil. What sticks out? If I can come back and do this again, I will kill it. I was super hungry. Bradley Constant Young Rock @nbc @peacocktv. Bradley Constant is an actor who portrays 15-year-old Dwayne Johnson in the NBC comedy series Young Rock. Since he broke into the spotlight, all eyes are on him and his girlfriend Bella Golden. It became a regular thing and I was real proud of it. So to hear him to give that kind of compliment, thats awesome, man. Her writing gained recognition and since 2009, she's written for sites such as What to Expect, Where'd My Sanity Go, and dozens more. They will come to light . "Young Rock," the upcoming NBC comedy executive produced by and starring Johnson, has tapped Adrian Groulx to . Chelsea currently creates content to provoke thought and conversation within Black and Brown culture and entertainment on a range of topics including music, television, film, lifestyle, and celebrity news. We've received your submission. He really elaborated on all of these points so naturally. William's mother. Of course, after I wrapped I shaved it off. This story has been shared 100,161 times. Eventually, my manager there suggested I come out to Los Angeles. It was like normal life. Constant, 22, plays the teenaged Johnson, whos going to high school in Pennsylvania, wheres he called Dewey and looks older than his 15 years (his fellow students suspect hes an undercover cop a la Johnny Depp in 21 Jump Street). Andre had asking, In 2032, Johnson and rival candidate senator Brayden Taft (Michael Torpey) had a debate. We initially were planning on shooting in Los Angeles. It was a daily thing. I remember we got a rental car and just packed what we could in the back of it and in the trunk. We sent that in, and then a couple of weeks later, theyre like, Hey, come in for a screen test. I had never made it this far on an audition process before. Few tropes encompass . Tracey Bradley, right, mother of two missing girls, Tionda, 10, and Diamond, 3, speaks to the crowd gathered for the nightly prayer vigil outside their apartment complex July 14, 2001, in Chicago. (Mark Taylor/NBC) Character age and location: teenage Dwayne; Bethlehem, Pa., in 1987 Actual age and location: 22 years old; Los Angeles. They set it up right away. I dont think theres really a hard part about it. I was probably like five or six and my dad would always have wrestling on in the living room, and I just got to sit and watch. Bradley Constant Ethnicity. 0. I often hung out with my older brothers and their friends. 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I was working at a grocery story at the time and all of my coworkers were demanding that I shaved it. How could we improve it? What are we doing? Flashbacking to 1982, Ata wanted to audition for, On Election Day (in 2032), Johnson leads Taft by 4 point margin to become the next president. Bradley Constant plays 15-year-old Dwayne Johnson in the new NBC comedy "Young Rock." Alabama-born Constant began pursuing acting at age 12 and convinced his mom to move him to New York City where he would study and begin to gain experience in the industry. Even those of us who havent been able to get into the entire concept can see that those who love it really do love it a lot, and there is nothing wrong with having a passion for something. Humbled and strengthened by years of experience behind him, Bradley is always ready to pour both passion and commitment into his next role, and he is always looking for ways to give back to others. I begged my mom to move me there and she did, that was awesome. And after that, I mean, the first movie I saw him in was Walking Tall. Weve got bills to pay. (AP) Random gunfire, repeated break-ins and a decaying city water system are constant challenges at Mom's Dream Kitchen, the soul food restaurant Timothy Norris' mother She wouldnt let me back in the house [laughing]. Constant has previously appeared in the 2018 movie Following Phil. Another effect of being the middle child in the series: Constant is the only version of young Dwayne that hasn't gotten into the ring yet. He was born on July 23, 1998, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I know thats got to be just amazing to see. Christopher Chen as Sandy, a member of Dwayne's campaign staff (season 2), Michael Torpey as Senator/President Brayden Taft, Dwayne's opponent (season 2- ), Bryan Probets as Principal Bogg (season 1, episodes 2 and 5), Carly Daniels as Color Blind Karen (season 1, episodes 2, 8 and 11), Gaby Seow as Big-Hair Karen (season 1, episodes 2, 8 and 11), Karen Ceesay as Superintendent Broward (season 1, episode 2), Michael Torpey as Senator Brayden Taft (season 1, episode 9; mentioned in season 1, episode 11), Heather Maltman as Rookie FBI agent (season 1, episode 11), Julian Marlon Samani as 1960s Louie Dondero, Pat Patterson's partner (season 3), Cooper Matthews as Brian Lawler (season 2, as a teenager), This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:52. The eldest, Latukefu, has just started his journey towards the WWF, while young Adrian Groulx . Those were moments where they could chat. His moment. I can die in the first five minutes, make me a Storm Trooper or something, but please, Ive got to be in Star Wars. Talking to his campaign manager (in 2032), Johnson begins talking about how life drastically changed when his father became famous for wrestling. Hes not just as casual runner. He actually is quite young. Dwayne Johnsons Young Rock Casts Its Vince McMahon and Macho Man Randy Savage, Dwayne Johnson Talks Young Rock POTUS Storyline, Joins Mom to Sing Ukulele Song, Watch the Trailer for Dwayne Johnsons Autobiographical Sitcom Young Rock (UPDATE). Constant stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch. Speaking of a workout, The Rocks workouts are the things of legend these days. "[57] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 66 out of 100, based on 18 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". As BuzzFeed News exclusively reported in 2015, Aminah's parents met via a Muslim arranged marriage website in August 2011.Her mother, Ariel Bradley, grew up as an evangelical Christian in Tennessee and had converted to Islam a few months earlier. It took like 20 minutes to get through all of it. Young Rock is an American television sitcom based upon the life of professional wrestler and actor Dwayne Johnson, also known by his ring name "The Rock". Thats awesome. How Black Are You? Then I'd rush back home on the Amtrak train to make it back to school. How did you first get into acting? In his spare time, he enjoys gaming, bass fishing and golfing. Dewey works with his best friend, Gabe (Taj Cross), at a. No (laughs). Those are his own words. While Constant doesnt share any screen time with the other Rocks Groulx and Latekufu he said they got to know each other while on location. Bradley Constant has taken acting lessons. Follow. I thought that was really interesting because I always looked older as a kid. I was actually like 61 at 14 going into 15, but I was skinny, you know, I wasn't muscular. She has worked at Global Grind since 2020. I'd never left the country before, so that was exciting. The show is set to return this November for its third season on Fridays at 8:30 PM. Whats the hardest part about playing The Rock? Bradley Constant as Dwayne Johnson (age 15) Constant plays Johnson who, at the age of 15, was believed to be much older than he actually was. I dont break, I just keep going for it. The first half year we lived there, we lived in this couple's attic and wed all hang out. Though his mom has been incredibly supportive and with him the whole way, the strain of being away from his brothers while in pursuit of his dreams has been tough. Through certain lessons hes learned during his life, we get to see these stories come to life with The Rock at three different ages: 10, 15, and somewhere between 18 and 20 years of age. He celebrates his birthday on July 23rd every year. I looked up acting classes, like, Hey, mom. JACKSON, Miss. I walk in there and they had to glue a mustache onto me because obviously, he has that infamous mustache at 15 years old. Are there a lot of similarities between you at 15 and Dwayne The Rock Johnson at 15? Tionda Bradley, 10, and Diamond Bradley, 3, vanished from their home on Chicago's South Side on July 6, 2001. The focus on many of the first few episodes was on the 15-year-old version of Johnson in high school. Flashbacking it to 1982, Dewey is spending a day with Andre the Giant, while Lia and Rocky prepares their plans for the huge Island Battle Royale. It was so crazy, lifes events happening between the time [I booked] it to when I went to shoot it. Of course, nobody wants that to happen, but it kind of broke the ice and all my nerves left the air and went away and it worked out. ), Stephen Adams as Kevin, Teenage Rock's rival for Karen. Verified. He has fond memories of his early days in L.A. where he bagged groceries at Whole Foods to make ends meet and saw a lot of famous people, all while keeping his own dreams of becoming a successful actor alive!When Bradley isn't acting, he is an avid runner and has tallied up a total of 6 marathons to date. But he said, you know what, keep your head up and your chest out.Thats the mentality I've had going forward. Watch Young Rock Fridays at 8:30/7:30c on NBC and streami. Down to the architecture.. I wanted to impress the girlfriend I had at the time. We can say for certain, and we know that there are a few things about being born in Bama that are almost always true. It was incredible how quickly they were able to figure things out. He has managed to keep his dating life away from the limelight. Courtesy of NBC. Shes the prettiest girl in school and I want to impress all the other kids and I want to be the coolest kid. So he steals clothes, hes got to find a way to get a car. Further facts about his birthday and zodiac sign remain undetermined for now. Young Rockpremieres on Tuesday, February 16, at 8/7c on NBC. The fast-paced world lead him to Los. 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Constant, who portrays teenage Dwayne in the semi-autobiographical sitcom, opened up about the road ahead for a I really wanted to honor the story that hes trying to tell and who he was as a teenager. I cant tell you how much of a blessing it was to shoot [in Australia]; we didnt have the fear of being shut down and we were able to get out and hang around. These are real moments. We walk onto the Universal lot, Im tripping out. He has two older siblings, Chris Constant and Michael Constant. But the actor will portray the role of 15-year-old Rock in the show. . I didnt want to talk to people about that. He believes that the challenge teaches him patience, determination and courage which have helped him push forward in his career and life. He's just getting his start in life, but it's going to be a. Taj Cross as Gabe, Dwayne's best friend in high school, Genevieve Hegney as Diane, Ata's employer, Greg Larsen as wrestler Bob Owens (season 2), Matthew Knight as Nightclub bouncer (uncredited). Mom is constant with the same verbal sounds- nothing in the house to trigger it, Oh ho ho- from the moment the little souls feet hit the floor in the morning to bed time- it is like chalk screaching across a black board in my head- I have no one else to come in to give me a break- just me and my husband. When I was little, I watched a lot of wrestling with my dad, so I have really fond memories of seeing him on the TV when I was little. You got a girlfriend, youre in New York City and all that. The same thing really happens with Dwayne, because hes at this school and hes like, All right, look. When I was in middle school they were in high school, which was right across the street.. You cant be doing stuff. CONSTANT:Yeah, man. Bradley is also a self-professed Star Wars nerd and is a huge fan of the stories, characters and lore in the TV shows and movies. I dont really go out and do too much, especially now that all this is happening. It was like a fantasy land.. We thought moving to New York would be moving a little bit closer to one of my brothers. The first movie I saw was Walking Tall and I loved everything he's been in. He is not just playing a young Rock on national television. that wouldnt have happened if we filmed in LA. I lost my mind after the first audition. 75.1K followers. Johnson has even said that he was mistaken for a high school undercover cop, a joke that makes its way into Young Rock. Ill always credit New York to a place that; itmade me tough and made me who I am in a lot of ways, a lot of good ways. It felt like a five year wait. From growing up in a strong and resilient family, to being surrounded by the wild characters of his professional wrestling family, to playing football at the University of Miami, the show explores the crazy rollercoaster that has shaped Dwayne into the man he is today and the larger-than-life characters he's met along the way. Everyone there was so kind and sweet. on December 15, 2021, ahead of the second season premiere on March 15, 2022. My older brother and my oldest brother, Chris came to me one day. I'm an American. Youre a major college football fan, and you are a southern gentleman. First up is up-and-coming actor Bradley Constant, who will play the 15-year-old Johnson on the series. I moved to New York City and was like, Oh wow, this is a new place. I had new friends all of a sudden and I was coming out of my shell. I know it was like that for me. [51] The third season premiered on November 4, 2022, following Lopez vs. Lopez as a part of NBC's Friday Comedy Hour block. Eventually I drew interest from a manager in New York and they were like, you know, you gotta be out here in New York to get auditions. My goal when I work out is always just to push myself harder than I did the last time. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. They would go see rated R movies. ANTHONY: I love that. Hes already competed in 5 marathons. Theres a reason for that: Young Rock was co-created by global superstar Dwayne The Rock Johnson, who played football at the University of Miami before international fame as a WWE personality and movie star. Sorry, you have Javascript Disabled! Theres such a huge support team around me. A photo posted by on Dwayne Johnson is really pumped for Bradley. To see this page as it is meant to appear, please enable your Javascript! My familiess my everything. It was really fun to play that because I got to show kind of the stress and the confusion of being 15 and dealing with the at-home pressure of family struggles being so visible to him. He was only 12 when he began taking acting classes, and theyre working out well for him right now. CONSTANT: That one is actually mine! Born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Constant began taking classes and pursuing acting at the tender age of 12. There were no known cases at the time and we were able to walk around without masks, go to restaurants, that sort of thing. Bradley is also a self-professed "Star Wars" nerd and is a huge fan of the stories, characters and lore in the TV shows and movies.Bradley is the youngest of three brothers, and their bond is like no other. Constant has landed one of the title roles in the new NBC show "Young Rock." In the series, which premieres Feb. 16 at 7 p.m., Constant, along with two other actors, plays wrestler-turned-actor. You can follow him on Instagram @bradleyconstant. ANTHONY: Epic, Youve found all these like little life moments with family. Young Rock is an American sitcom television series based upon the life of a professional wrestler and actor Dwayne Johnson. As of February 2021, hes only 22. Production quickly changed to shooting in Australia. He previously appeared in the 2018 film Following Phil and had roles in several shorts before landing the part in Young Rock., Announcing the cast of the new NBC comedy Young Rock, Dwayne Johnson wrote: A series based on my wild and unpredictable childhood and formative years growing up. Bradley was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama where he began taking classes and pursuing acting at the age of 12. For Adrian [Groulx] and Uli [Latukefu] who also play different versions of him. Somewhere I run and have driven past all these years. Queensland didnt have any [COVID] cases and no one wore masks when eating. Him being a star, thats awesome. Some of his hobbies include gaming, bass fishing, and golfing. I mean, I have to. For you, someone whose been working towards this moment right now, how are you feeling about getting the accolades from The Rock? I lived here in LA and worked at a grocery story until I left [for the shoot] last September. Ever since I was born theyve had my back and still to this day, they continue to be the best thing in my life. Follow. He loves Star Wars, and so he calls himself a Star Wars nerd. He's Young He is not just playing a young Rock on national television. Despite this event being slightly embarrassing to Johnson, Karen finds this interesting and continues to date him. He loves to run, and thats one of the main reasons hes in such good shape. Very much like the show in a way. Its pushing yourself harder than you did yesterday. When something like that happens, youre like, Oh, whatever. Youre just doing it. At this time, he's navigating the hectic politics of high school.. 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