‘Young Rock’ filming is result of game-changing incentives, personal relationships
“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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Jane Roberts
Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.
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