The Rock: Can the king of wrestling pin Hollywood?

Interview, April, 2002 by Scarlett Johansson

SJ: I don't know about the DKNY briefs, but I agree with the Calvin Klein boxers. I think they're very sexy--not like I would know or anything. [laughs)

TR: Well, in a self-serving way, I can vouch that the Calvins are sexy.

SJ: [laughs] There! We agree on something--that and Mel Gibson. Hey, maybe you and I and Mel could do a movie together. You could play the bad guy.

TR: Why do I have to be the bad guy?

SJ: Because Mel can't be the bad guy--you have bigger muscles. You're more threatening.

TR: Yeah, but he would be a terrific bad guy because he's smaller than me. And as a bad guy he would have endearing qualities.

SJ: Wait--I have a better idea. How about you and I play the bad guys against Mel?

TR: I love it.

SJ: But you can't use your muscles at all.

TR: No. You use yours, and I'll use my mind.

SJ: Yes! It's going to be great! I'm calling my agent right now. [both laugh]

TR: Me too, right now! Rock, Scarlett and Mel. I love it!

SJ: Maybe we could fit Michael Clarke Duncan in there somewhere.

TR: Nah, he's too big.

SJ: Oh yeah, that's true. We only need one big guy. [laughs] Listen, Dwayne, I am so psyched to see The Scorpion King. I'm going to buy my ticket, sit there with a big bag of buttered popcorn [Rock laughs] and watch with a giant grin on my face as I see my friend, Dwayne Johnson, kick some ass.

TR: Thanks, Scarlett. I appreciate that. I really enjoyed talking to you.

SJ: Yeah, me too. It's been a pleasure.

Scarlett Johansson will next be seen in Eight Legged Freaks.