BURBANK, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon injury yesterday during a football
practice in preparation for his upcoming role as a professional quarterback
in the Disney comedy, THE GAME PLAN. Johnson will undergo surgery Friday in
Miami by world-class orthopedic surgeon Dr. John W. Uribe. Production has
been put on hiatus and will continue when he can resume his role in the
film.
"While this is a set back for our production schedule, we completely
support him as he recuperates and look forward to resuming production when
Dwayne is fully recovered," said Nina Jacobson, President of Walt Disney
Motion Picture Group.
In a prepared statement Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson said ... "I
approached this role trying to be as true to the character as possible and
the fact is professional athletes train hard and get hurt. My injury, while
serious, is unfortunately common with this type of activity. I am so
appreciative of the outpouring of support that I have received from Disney,
and all those involved with this film. I anticipate that with some TLC,
pizza and a lot of donuts, I will be making a speedy recovery and will be
able to get myself, and everyone who has been working so hard on this
production, back to the business of doing what we love most, making
movies."
Contact for Walt Disney Pictures:
Dennis Rice
Senior Vice President, Publicity
Buena Vista Pictures Marketing
(818) 560-5610
Contact for Dwayne Johnson:
Meredith O'Sullivan
Baker Winokur Ryder
(310) 248-6187
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SOURCE Walt Disney Pictures
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CONTACT:
Dennis Rice, Senior Vice President, Publicity
of Buena Vista Pictures Marketing, +1-818-560-5610; or Meredith
O'Sullivan of Baker Winokur Ryder, +1-310-248-6187, for Dwayne
Johnson
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