Dwayne Johnson to star in Scorsese's Hawaiian mafia film

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has announced he will star in a new film directed by Martin Scorsese, focusing on mafia activity in Hawaii. This marks a shift from Johnson's typical action roles. Johnson will play an aspiring mob boss, rising through the criminal ranks. The film also features Leonardo DiCaprio and Emily Blunt, with no release date confirmed yet. This collaboration highlights Johnson's effort to explore diverse roles. He is also set to star in another film about MMA fighter Mark Kerr, directed by Benny Safdie.