Fans of “The Graham Norton Show” were in for a treat recently when the stars of the highly anticipated movie “Jungle Cruise” made an appearance on the popular talk show. Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, and Jack Whitehall sat down with host Graham Norton to discuss their experiences filming the adventure-packed film and share some fun anecdotes.
During the interview, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson revealed that he was not actually born in Hawaii, despite popular belief. He explained that although he did a lot of his growing up in Hawaii, he was actually born in San Francisco. The conversation took a humorous turn when Graham Norton asked about Johnson’s famous speeches about Hawaii being his land. Johnson jokingly replied, “What’s more, you say for years I’ve always said when we were there, you gave me a big speech like this is my land.” The playful banter between the guests and the host kept the audience entertained throughout the segment.
The talk then turned to the filming of “Jungle Cruise” in Hawaii. Johnson shared that they shot in a beautiful location called Kualoa Ranch, which was also the set of the original “Jurassic Park.” He described the breathtaking scenery and the lushness of the mountainside, adding to the excitement surrounding the movie.
Emily Blunt, on the other hand, revealed that she was not a fan of horror movies growing up, which posed a challenge when she received the script for “Jungle Cruise,” as it contained elements of horror. She confessed to being a scaredy-cat but also mentioned that the script was an incredible story of family and love, which motivated her to take on the role.
The conversation then took a lighthearted turn as the actors shared their experiences working together on set. Jack Whitehall, who plays McGregor Houghton in the film, joked about his initial nervousness of working with his life partner, Emily Blunt. He admitted to having preconceived notions about her diva-like behavior but ended up being pleasantly surprised by her professionalism and talent. The couple’s dynamic on set turned out to be a great collaboration and a highlight of their respective careers.
The interview also touched on some funny encounters and embarrassing moments. Dwayne Johnson talked about accidentally squeezing Prince William’s wife’s hand too hard and being scolded for flirting with her. Emily Blunt shared a story about meeting Andy Murray, the famous tennis player, and making him aware of her admiration for his mother, Judy Murray. To her surprise, Andy jokingly asked her to stop tweeting about his mother, leading to some laughter from the audience.
The segment wrapped up with some light-hearted moments, including Dwayne Johnson teaching Graham Norton how to do his signature smolder and Emily Blunt recounting her embarrassing attempt to speak French during a trip to Paris.
Overall, the cast of “Jungle Cruise” brought the perfect mix of entertainment, charm, and humor to “The Graham Norton Show.” Their playful chemistry and witty banter made the interview a joy to watch. Fans of the movie and the talk show alike are sure to be even more excited about the release of “Jungle Cruise” after this lively segment.
