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‘Young Rock’ filming is result of game-changing incentives, personal relationships
 
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“Young Rock” is the story of former pro wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The first two seasons of the show were filmed in Australia. Its third season will be filmed in Memphis. (Courtesy Frank Masi/NBC)
 

“Young Rock” is the story of former pro wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The first two seasons of the show were filmed in Australia. Its third season will be filmed in Memphis. (Courtesy Frank Masi/NBC)

When “Young Rock” begins filming its third season in Memphis next week, it will do so for a couple of reasons. One is that NBCUniversal executive Richard Ross lives here. 

 
 

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