It's been revealed today that the JG brothers (Jonathan and Justin Gajewski) have optioned the life rights and are developing Ring King, an upcoming Rocky Johnson biopic. The twin brothers are attached to produce and write the biographical feature film about Rocky Johnson, the WWE Hall of Fame inductee and who was a part of the first black tag team to win the tag team titles in WWE.
Spanning from the ’50s to late ’90s, Ring King will follow the life of Rocky Johnson, who was born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada. While the professional wrestler was king in the ring, he was also a black Canadian in America trying to make a life for himself during the civil rights movement. Johnson finished his career at the top after wrestling in a time of extreme racial prejudice, overcoming heavy obstacles and opposition, and surviving the demanding world of professional wrestling at that time.
The brothers have served as Assistant Directors on movies like Suicide Squad, Room, and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, so it's safe to say that Johnson's story is actually in pretty damn good hands.
"Rocky really lived the American Dream," the filmmakers say. "With humble beginnings in a small town in Nova Scotia, Rocky grew up being fatherless and black during one of the most heavily oppressed times for people of colour. While not a perfect man, Rocky truly is an unsung hero and we can’t wait to bring his story to the world." Stay tuned for updates.