There was a time when Dwayne Johnson seemed to have the Midas touch—everything he touched turned into a franchise, and his reputation as a “hard worker” was widely celebrated. But recent revelations suggest that his problematic habits, which may or may not include an unusual hobby involving urine, have caused significant issues for Amazon MGM’s Red One budget.
In 2021, while promoting Black Adam and teasing the possibility of fighting Superman, Johnson shared various details with Esquire, including his desire to be the next James Bond, his rigorous exercise routine, and a peculiar habit he claimed to have—peeing in used bottles due to a lack of proper facilities at the gyms he frequents. This detail resurfaced in an Instagram reel, further raising eyebrows.
Fast forward to the present, and a recent exclusive exposé by The Wrap paints a troubling picture of Johnson’s behavior on film sets. According to the article, Johnson has a habit of arriving hours late, causing Red One’s budget to skyrocket to accommodate his tardiness. Additionally, the report sheds light on his preference for using a Voss water bottle as a makeshift urinal, even when facilities are available on set.
While sources cited in the article confirm Johnson’s habit of being consistently late to set, the claim about his urine disposal preferences has been met with denial. Two individuals close to the production of Red One have refuted the suggestion that Johnson would ever ask someone else to dispose of his urine.
However, despite the denials, the rumors have sparked negative reactions and cast a shadow over Amazon MGM’s budding reputation in the industry. With delays in production and fallout with key personnel like director Doug Liman, the studio is already facing challenges in establishing itself. Whether these allegations against Johnson are true or not, they have certainly added fuel to the fire of speculation surrounding the troubled production of Red One.