Dwayne Johnson's Ball And Chain Film Releases On Netflix
JAKARTA - Ball and Chain, the superhero film adapted from the comic of the same title, will be included in the list of films to be released by Netflix. Starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, this film tells the story of a couple who is about to divorce one day have the power. Uniquely, the strength they have requires them to be together while working.
Ball and Chain is not the first project to bring them together. Previously, they starred in Disney's Jungle Cruise due for release in 2021. Johnson and Blunt are also reportedly producing this film.
Ball and Chain was first released in comic form in 1999 by Scott Lobdell. This film was adapted into a film in 2004 before being re-adapted by Johnson and Blunt.
Ball and Chain's entry into Netflix because they believe Netflix is the right partner to release this film. Moreover, currently Netflix is the number one entertainment site in the world with exclusive content that is always available every month.
Through her personal Twitter account, Dwayne Johnson broke the news and added, "Written by Oscar nominee Emily Gordon who also works as a licensed couples therapist."
In #BallAndChain, Emily Blunt and I will play a married couple on the verge of divorce, who become blessed with superpowers that only work when we're together. Written by Oscar nominee @emilyvgordon, who's also a licensed couples therapist 👀 @ netflix 🌎https: //t.co/l6yiAYkGsy
- Dwayne Johnson (TheRock) May 14, 2020
Although the exact date has not been released yet, the audience can watch Dwayne Johnson's latest action sooner. Apart from Ball and Chain, this actor is also confirmed to be starring in the Netflix film Red Notice with Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds.
In addition, Emily Blunt finished her appearance in A Quiet Place II and it is scheduled for September 4 due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has caused the closure of a number of theaters. Previously, John Krasinski's A Quiet Place II was set to be released in March. Although there has been no announcement regarding the continuation of the release, the production team is optimistic that business will return to normal next summer.
The current popularity of Netflix cannot be stopped. Accessed by more than 20 countries, Netflix is also making huge profits with its original series and films. They are an alternative for entertainment industry players to keep working in a situation like this.