If you’ve ever wanted to see a version of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson that looks like he’s been avoiding the sun for a decade, the Grevin Museum in Paris has you covered. The museum recently unveiled a wax figure of the prolific actor, and let’s just say, it’s been raising some eyebrows, and not just because of its chiseled features.
The waxwork, which was meant to honor the wrestling legend turned Hollywood superstar, quickly became the talk of the town, and not for its striking resemblance to Johnson. Fans were quick to point out that the figure seemed to be channeling more of a Vin Diesel vibe or perhaps The Rock after a long winter indoors.
James Jefferson Jr., a fan with a keen eye and a sharper wit, remarked, “They done turned The Rock into Albino Rock or something like that.” He even drew a hilarious parallel with the recent Little Mermaid casting controversy, suggesting a trade-off: “Y’all get The Little Mermaid back, the mystical creature, and we get The Rock back.”
Johnson, ever the sport, took to Instagram to share Jefferson’s video, admitting he had a good chuckle over it. He especially appreciated the Little Mermaid quip, which had him “legit belly laughing.”
Beyond the jokes, Johnson acknowledged the oversight and promised to liaise with the museum to ensure some “important details and improvements” are made to his waxy counterpart. Starting, of course, with the skin tone.
The Grevin Museum, realizing that its version of The Rock might have missed a few tanning sessions, responded to the feedback. Yves Delhommeau, the museum’s managing director, admitted that the statue’s complexion looked different under the exhibit lights and that they’d made an “honest mistake” based on the reference photos, an error the museum plans to rectify.
While some might have taken offense – with good reason, to be fair – Johnson certainly sees the humor in this situation, as he assured fans that he plans to pay his waxen doppelganger a visit for a drink next time he’s in Paris.
It’s this kind of lighthearted, down-to-earth response that has endeared The Rock to fans worldwide, proving that even when faced with a less-than-perfect wax replica, he knows how to roll with the punches and keep things fun.
