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Dwayne

American  
[dweyn] / dweɪn /

noun

  1. a male given name.


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Dwayne Johnson also took to the stage with Kevin Hart and Jack Black to share an exclusive look at the new Jumanji movie, which is called Jumanji: Open World.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“You, Me & Tuscany” has a screenplay by Ryan Engle, whose previous credits include two Liam Neeson thrillers and a Dwayne Johnson killer-gorilla movie, which would make him a very surprising heir to Nora Ephron.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A film adaptation starring Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron was released in 2017, and despite negative reviews, it was considered a commercial success, signaling an appetite for more.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Media mogul Shari Redstone and superstar Dwayne Johnson were among those who attended the ceremony when Ratner received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in early 2017.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

“Did you see Tommie and Dwayne? They make a swell couple.”

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez