Reigns playing the role of Dwayne Johnson’s brother in upcoming Hobbs & Shaw movie

In a post on Instagram, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson revealed that Roman Reigns will be playing the role of his brother in the upcoming Hobbs & Shaw movie which is part of the Fast & Furious franchise.

“I’m very proud of his focus, effort and authentic performance in our movie for his very first time on film,” Johnson wrote in the post. “I’m also very grateful to spend this quality time with my cousin here in the islands as he takes life one day at a time to recover from leukemia.”

The Rock added that Reigns’ perseverance and humility battling this challenge has inspired the entire family as well as millions around the world and he can’t wait to see Reigns back in the ring.

The movie will be titled Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw and will be released on August 2, 2019.

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The brothers’ roar. A lil’ HOBBS & SHAW exclusive. Good times droppin’ sweat and spillin’ blood with my family, Roman Reigns who’ll be playing my brother in our FAST & FURIOUS UNIVERSE. I’m very proud of his focus, effort and authentic performance in our movie for his very first time on film. I’m also very grateful to spend this quality time with my cousin here in the islands as he takes life one day at a time to recover from leukemia. His perseverance and humility battling this challenge has inspired our entire family as well as millions around the world in our beloved @WWE Universe. Can’t wait to see the “Big Dog” return back to the ring – his positive & focused mindset to return is straight up next level. Til’ then, this sacred Samoan 🇼🇸 ground you stand on is nourished with our ancestors blood. Today, we nourish it with yours. #WelcomeRomanReigns #Brothers #HobbsAndShaw THIS SUMMER 🔥💪🏾

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