Dwayne Johnson Breaks His Silence on the ‘Red One’ Controversy

Dwayne Johnson, known for his high-energy presence and disciplined work ethic, recently addressed rumors surrounding his behavior on the set of his latest movie, Red One. Reports had circulated that the action star was habitually late and even resorted to urinating in water bottles on set to save time. In a candid conversation with GQ, Johnson confirmed that parts of the rumors were accurate, though he clarified and downplayed some of the more extreme claims.

In the interview, Johnson acknowledged the claims with humor and transparency. “Yeah, that happens,” he said, referencing the reports about his unique bathroom habit. As for the accusations of lateness, The Wrap reported that Johnson was allegedly up to eight hours late on some days, but he dismissed this as a wild exaggeration. “But not that amount, by the way,” Johnson clarified. “That was a bananas amount. That’s crazy. Ridiculous.”

The claims suggested that Johnson’s tardiness significantly inflated the budget of the holiday film, pushing it to an estimated $250 million. Johnson, however, described the overall controversy sparked by the report as “bull****,” pointing out that while his schedule is tight, he is dedicated to his projects and team.

Backing Johnson, Red One co-star Chris Evans and director Jake Kasdan also stepped forward to defend him. Kasdan, who has worked with Johnson on multiple films, praised the actor’s commitment and professionalism. “[Dwayne] never missed a day of work ever,” Kasdan told GQ. “He has a lot going on. He can be late sometimes, but such is Hollywood — that’s the case with everybody. Honestly, I’ve made three big movies with him. I’ve never seen him be anything but great to every single person on the set.”

Chris Evans echoed similar sentiments, comparing Johnson’s punctuality to other actors in the industry. “In terms of the guy that I saw, compared to some of the things I’ve seen in other movies with other actors who are not only not conscious of other people’s time and efforts, but they’re unpredictable?” Evans said, “I found Dwayne to be — we all know exactly what he’s going to do when he’s going to do it.”

Evans further explained that Johnson’s arrival times were part of a pre-planned schedule known by the crew, emphasizing that it didn’t create issues. “It’s not like he’s late unexpectedly, and I wouldn’t even call it late,” Evans remarked. “He comes in slightly later on certain mornings, but it’s part of the plan. It’s worked into the schedules, and everyone knows it, so he shows up when he’s scheduled to show up.”

By addressing these rumors head-on, Johnson reaffirmed his commitment to his work and clarified that his team and schedule are always aligned. With support from both his director and co-stars, it’s clear that Johnson’s on-set habits, while unconventional, are managed professionally and without disruption to the production.