Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot took center stage Nov. 5 as they brought their splashy Netflix movie Red Notice to downtown L.A. for its premiere. But among the A-listers on the red carpet, it was another face that turned heads, maybe even causing a few double takes. Like he does everywhere he goes, Tanoai Reed stood out.
Built like Johnson (a distant cousin) and with the same amiable features, 6-foot-3 stuntman Reed has been by Johnson’s side for 20 years as the actor became one of the biggest (and busiest) stars in the world. Along the way, Reed, 47, has ...
Built like Johnson (a distant cousin) and with the same amiable features, 6-foot-3 stuntman Reed has been by Johnson’s side for 20 years as the actor became one of the biggest (and busiest) stars in the world. Along the way, Reed, 47, has ...
- 11/19/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot took center stage Nov. 5 as they brought their splashy Netflix movie Red Notice to downtown L.A. for its premiere. But among the A-listers on the red carpet, it was another face that turned heads, maybe even causing a few double takes. Like he does everywhere he goes, Tanoai Reed stood out.
Built like Johnson (a distant cousin) and with the same amiable features, 6-foot-3 stuntman Reed has been by Johnson’s side for 20 years as the actor became one of the biggest (and busiest) stars in the world. Along the way, Reed, 47, has ...
Built like Johnson (a distant cousin) and with the same amiable features, 6-foot-3 stuntman Reed has been by Johnson’s side for 20 years as the actor became one of the biggest (and busiest) stars in the world. Along the way, Reed, 47, has ...
- 11/19/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The season of giving continues!
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson revealed on Saturday that he gave his mom Ata a new house for Christmas.
“Surprise! Bought my mom a new home for Christmas,” the actor, 46, captioned an Instagram video of his mother receiving a “golden ticket” that entitles her to any house she wants, wherever she wants.
In the video, Ata, 70, opens a card with the ticket and starts to read it before crying tears of joy and hugging her son.
“Guess what?” she says to her granddaughter Jasmine, 3. “I get a brand-new house!”...
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson revealed on Saturday that he gave his mom Ata a new house for Christmas.
“Surprise! Bought my mom a new home for Christmas,” the actor, 46, captioned an Instagram video of his mother receiving a “golden ticket” that entitles her to any house she wants, wherever she wants.
In the video, Ata, 70, opens a card with the ticket and starts to read it before crying tears of joy and hugging her son.
“Guess what?” she says to her granddaughter Jasmine, 3. “I get a brand-new house!”...
- 12/30/2018
- by Dana Rose Falcone
- PEOPLE.com
Dwayne Johnson not only has one of the biggest physiques in Hollywood, he apparently also has one of the biggest hearts to go with it. Johnson paid it forward to his long-time stuntman and cousin Tanoai Reed by buying him a decked out pick-up truck.
In a recent instagram post, Johnson posted a video showing the reveal(below) and thanked his long time stunt partner for all the blood he's spilled and bones he's broken over the years of being his stunt double.
"Surprise! I love handing over keys...
In a recent instagram post, Johnson posted a video showing the reveal(below) and thanked his long time stunt partner for all the blood he's spilled and bones he's broken over the years of being his stunt double.
"Surprise! I love handing over keys...
- 8/5/2018
- by Kristian Odland
- GeekTyrant
Just when you thought Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson couldn't get any more likable, he did this. The actor wanted to thank his cousin Tanoai Reed for being his stunt double for the past 17 years, and decided to surprise him with a souped up truck that he paid for out of pocket.
Granted, for The Rock this car was probably a scratch in his bank account, but for his cousin it looks like this meant everything to him. Watch the video, and get that warm fuzzy feeling all over but also wish you had a famous cousin who bought you expensive things: ...
Granted, for The Rock this car was probably a scratch in his bank account, but for his cousin it looks like this meant everything to him. Watch the video, and get that warm fuzzy feeling all over but also wish you had a famous cousin who bought you expensive things: ...
- 8/5/2018
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
Dwayne Johnson truly has a heart of gold, and his latest act is a testament to his generosity. On Monday, the actor posted a heartwarming video of him surprising his stunt double cousin Tanoai Reed with a custom pickup truck, thanking him for all of his hard work throughout the years. "My stunt double (and cousin) Tanoai Reed has broken multiple bones, severed tendons, torn ligaments, and just been an overall dominating bad ass," Dwayne wrote. "I had this custom pickup truck delivered just in time to surprise him (he's still recovering from a stunt injury)." Things got even more emotional when Tanoai shed a few tears after the big surprise.
Dwayne is no stranger to gifting cars. Back in 2015, the actor gave his uncle a truck for Christmas, and earlier this year, he surprised his dad with a Cadillac after he underwent hip-replacement surgery. Where can we sign up...
Dwayne is no stranger to gifting cars. Back in 2015, the actor gave his uncle a truck for Christmas, and earlier this year, he surprised his dad with a Cadillac after he underwent hip-replacement surgery. Where can we sign up...
- 8/1/2018
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Dwayne Johnson really knows how to return a favor! The Hollywood actor gave a very special gift to his cousin and stunt double Tanoai Reed. Johnson posted a video of the surprise on Instagram where he tricks his cousin into thinking they are shooting behind-the-scenes footage for their latest film together Skyscraper. Ultimately, he had a big present up his sleeves. "Surprise! I love handing over keys. I love you brother and enjoy your new truck! Over the course of my career, my stunt double (and cousin) Tanoai Reed @samoanstuntman has broken multiple bones, severed tendons, torn ligaments & just been an overall dominating bad ass achieving several 'Stuntman of the...
- 7/31/2018
- E! Online
Looks like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s stunt double will have a sweet ride to his doctor’s appointments in the future.
“Skyscraper” star rewarded his stunt double and cousin, Tanoai Reed, for all his hard work and physical suffering, surprising Reed with a new custom truck in an exchange that was shared in a video on Johnson’s Instagram page.
“Surprise! I love handing over keys,” Johnson wrote. “I love you brother and enjoy your new truck!”
Also Read: Dwayne Johnson: Feud With Tyrese Over 'Fast & Furious' Spinoff Is 'One-Sided'
Johnson continued, “Over the course of my career, my stunt double (and cousin) Tanoai Reed @samoanstuntman has broken multiple bones, severed tendons, torn ligaments & just been an overall dominating bad ass achieving several ‘Stuntman of the Year’ honors. All done with one goal in mind – deliver the best movie possible to the world.”
As explained...
“Skyscraper” star rewarded his stunt double and cousin, Tanoai Reed, for all his hard work and physical suffering, surprising Reed with a new custom truck in an exchange that was shared in a video on Johnson’s Instagram page.
“Surprise! I love handing over keys,” Johnson wrote. “I love you brother and enjoy your new truck!”
Also Read: Dwayne Johnson: Feud With Tyrese Over 'Fast & Furious' Spinoff Is 'One-Sided'
Johnson continued, “Over the course of my career, my stunt double (and cousin) Tanoai Reed @samoanstuntman has broken multiple bones, severed tendons, torn ligaments & just been an overall dominating bad ass achieving several ‘Stuntman of the Year’ honors. All done with one goal in mind – deliver the best movie possible to the world.”
As explained...
- 7/30/2018
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Tanoai Reed is a very talented and obviously busy man since he’s done a lot in his life to date and it’s all revolved around being a stunt man or a body double. The things he’s done so far would no doubt be recognized since they’ve been in movies and shows that many upon many people watch. Whether people knew it or not though he belongs to a very big and very popular family that have been in the spotlight for a very long time. Being a part of that family you’d think he would want a role that showed
Five Things You Didn’t Know about Tanoai Reed...
Five Things You Didn’t Know about Tanoai Reed...
- 4/17/2018
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
This may not be news for the specific subset of readers who are deeply plugged in to the stunt-double community—which, according to the laws of the internet, someone out there must be—but hopefully the rest of you will be as delighted as we were to discover that Tanoai Reed, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s stuntman of…
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- 4/9/2018
- by Katie Rife on News, shared by Katie Rife to The A.V. Club
- avclub.com
Sneak Peek actor Jason Momoa's directorial debut feature, the character-driven drama "Road to Paloma", available from WWE Studios and Anchor Bay Films, on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand July 15, 2014, starring Momoa, Tye Alexander, Lisa Bonet, Chris Browning, Charlie Brumbly, Tanoai Reed, Sarah Shahi, Wes Studi, and Michael Raymond-James:
...'Road to Paloma' follows a Native American on the run after avenging his mother's murder.
"As he flees across the desolate American West on his motorcycle, he'll discover that justice has a cost and his search for redemption will reveal secrets and take him on a journey where the roads have some very unexpected turns..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Road To Paloma"...
...'Road to Paloma' follows a Native American on the run after avenging his mother's murder.
"As he flees across the desolate American West on his motorcycle, he'll discover that justice has a cost and his search for redemption will reveal secrets and take him on a journey where the roads have some very unexpected turns..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Road To Paloma"...
- 7/9/2014
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Directed by: Robert Clouse
Written by: S. Lee Pogostin, Sylvia Schneble
Cast: Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Ashley, Ann Sothern, Jim Kelly, Burgess Meredith
When one thinks of martial art film stars, the names that come to mind probably won't include Joe Don Baker. While the beefy American actor could carry an action film (as he did in Walking Tall), his stature and fighting style isn't associated with the techniques we expect in a martial arts movie.
But then, despite any expectations, Golden Needles isn't a martial arts film. Sure, a bulk of the action takes place in Hong Kong and we get a few moments of kung fu fighting (courtesy of Jim Kelly and Frances Fong). But the movie is more a mystery than a martial arts showcase and it's best to go into the film not expecting a repeat of director Robert Clouse's two previous films, Enter the Dragon and Black Belt Jones.
Written by: S. Lee Pogostin, Sylvia Schneble
Cast: Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Ashley, Ann Sothern, Jim Kelly, Burgess Meredith
When one thinks of martial art film stars, the names that come to mind probably won't include Joe Don Baker. While the beefy American actor could carry an action film (as he did in Walking Tall), his stature and fighting style isn't associated with the techniques we expect in a martial arts movie.
But then, despite any expectations, Golden Needles isn't a martial arts film. Sure, a bulk of the action takes place in Hong Kong and we get a few moments of kung fu fighting (courtesy of Jim Kelly and Frances Fong). But the movie is more a mystery than a martial arts showcase and it's best to go into the film not expecting a repeat of director Robert Clouse's two previous films, Enter the Dragon and Black Belt Jones.
- 1/4/2012
- by Chris McMillan
- Planet Fury
Even if you don’t follow Mixed Martial Arts or Mma-themed movies, you’ve seen the big body, crazy hair and menacing face of Kimbo Slice. He’s popped into popular culture as a Mr. T lookalike, contestant on Ufc Ultimate Fighter reality show, computer protection commercials and more since surfacing as a street fighter in YouTube videos.
Like many Mma fighters, he’s also breaking into acting. Nothing too serious but with his natural charisma which has captivated fans beyond his record in the ring, he’s bound to keep on punching his way to more roles.
Michael Jai White and Kimbo Slice on set of Blood and Bone
Kimbo Slice recently appeared alongside Michael Jai White in ‘Blood and Bone.’ In this clip … Michael Jai White talks about ‘Blood and Bone’, his character Bone, the plot of the film, and what he thinks makes a good movie interspersed...
Like many Mma fighters, he’s also breaking into acting. Nothing too serious but with his natural charisma which has captivated fans beyond his record in the ring, he’s bound to keep on punching his way to more roles.
Michael Jai White and Kimbo Slice on set of Blood and Bone
Kimbo Slice recently appeared alongside Michael Jai White in ‘Blood and Bone.’ In this clip … Michael Jai White talks about ‘Blood and Bone’, his character Bone, the plot of the film, and what he thinks makes a good movie interspersed...
- 10/6/2009
- by Dave
- MovieSet.com
Check out this brand new exclusive video from the set of ‘Blood and Bone‘ starring Michael Jai White.
He takes the time to talk about his new film with MovieSet, so check out awesome action clips spliced into the interview, and hear what White has to say about his character Bone, the plot of the film, and what he thinks makes a good movie.
Ex-con Isaiah Bone is the new force in La’s underground street fighting scene. When he takes down the reigning champ, the local mob boss wants to enter Bone in a series of high-stakes international matches. Bone’s refusal sets off an explosive showdown between two powerful enemies with everything at stake. Also starring Julian Sands, Eamonn Walker, Ron Yuan plus some of the fiercest mixed martial arts superstars including Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson, Bob “The Beast” Sapp, Tanoai Reed, Gina Carano and Ernest “The Cat” Miller.
He takes the time to talk about his new film with MovieSet, so check out awesome action clips spliced into the interview, and hear what White has to say about his character Bone, the plot of the film, and what he thinks makes a good movie.
Ex-con Isaiah Bone is the new force in La’s underground street fighting scene. When he takes down the reigning champ, the local mob boss wants to enter Bone in a series of high-stakes international matches. Bone’s refusal sets off an explosive showdown between two powerful enemies with everything at stake. Also starring Julian Sands, Eamonn Walker, Ron Yuan plus some of the fiercest mixed martial arts superstars including Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson, Bob “The Beast” Sapp, Tanoai Reed, Gina Carano and Ernest “The Cat” Miller.
- 9/1/2009
- by Kyle Zahar
- MovieSet.com
Close your eyes and imagine you are in a producer’s office. “The kids are going crazy for these vampires! It’s like, an unquenchable thirst with them or something? We gotta’ make a Vampire picture and we’re gonna need a bankable star. I know - Steven Segal!” And, thus, Against the Dark came into the world. In this scene we can see someone who isn’t Steven Segal (it is actually Tanoai Reed, better known to the world as The Rock’s cousin) facing off a swarm...well, okay, a few growling and angry Vampires. Enjoy!
- 2/10/2009
- UGO Movies
Hitting DVD today is Against the Dark , the horror-actioner that pits the mighty Steven Seagal against vampires in a post-apocalyptic scenario. If you're unsure whether it's a "buy" or a "rent" feast on the four clips we're currently hosting in our database . You'll find the trailer, synopsis and cover art there as well. Directed by Richard Crudo, the film co-stars Tanoai Reed, Emma Catherwood, Jenna Harrison and Skye Bennett.
- 2/10/2009
- shocktillyoudrop.com
There's something odd about the recent wave of "vampire" and "zombie" films that claim to be one or the other, while in reality are neither. In Richard Crudo's directorial debut Against The Dark aka the much-discussed "Steven Seagal Vs. Vampires" flick, the creatures found within are said to be "vampires" (per the film's marketing), but really aren't - in a kind of I Am Legend sort of way.
Note: This review does contain Spoilers, so beware if you choose to read on...
The film starts off with a definition of the word "infected" on the screen, complimented by a voice-over explaining that the world has become overrun by some sort of viral plague a la 28 Days Later. We get a curious mix of stock footage likely culled from the Sony Pictures libary that not only spans multiple locations, but also several decades. I have to admit pausing the DVD...
Note: This review does contain Spoilers, so beware if you choose to read on...
The film starts off with a definition of the word "infected" on the screen, complimented by a voice-over explaining that the world has become overrun by some sort of viral plague a la 28 Days Later. We get a curious mix of stock footage likely culled from the Sony Pictures libary that not only spans multiple locations, but also several decades. I have to admit pausing the DVD...
- 2/6/2009
- Fangoria
Steven Seagal has extended his 3-word titled movies into the horror genre in a new movie by Sony Home Entertainment called "Against The Dark". Synopsis: Katana master Tao (Steven Seagal) leads a special ops squad of ex-military vigilantes on a massacre mission, their target: vampires. On the post apocalyptic globe, sucked dry by bloodthirsty vampires, a few remaining survivors are trapped in an infected hospital. Tao is their only hope and he knows the only cure is execution. Now it's time for the last stand against the flesh-eating vampires and there's nothing left to lose but the last of humanity. The film also stars Dwayne .The Rock. Johnson's cousin, Tanoai Reed (TV's "American Gladiators"), as well as fan favorite Keith David ("Crash", "The Chronicles Of Riddick"), Skye...
- 12/29/2008
- www.ohmygore.com/
The great website DVD Active has unveiled the artwork for two Sony DVD releases arriving in February that seemed to have caused a bit of a stir: Screamers: The Hunting and the Steven Seagal vampire hunting flick Against The Dark.
One look at the box art for Against the Dark and you can clearly see Steven Seagal (with his katana sword of doom) is being touted as the star of this tale of commandos battling mutant vampires on the loose in a hospital. Hate to be the one to splash some cold water on everyone but from looking into this movie everything I've found seems to indicate that Seagal's role is a relatively minor one. Unless something changed, from my research, the real star of the film is the guy played "Toa" on the new "American Gladiators" and Seagal's role is slightly more than a glorified cameo being used to help market the movie.
One look at the box art for Against the Dark and you can clearly see Steven Seagal (with his katana sword of doom) is being touted as the star of this tale of commandos battling mutant vampires on the loose in a hospital. Hate to be the one to splash some cold water on everyone but from looking into this movie everything I've found seems to indicate that Seagal's role is a relatively minor one. Unless something changed, from my research, the real star of the film is the guy played "Toa" on the new "American Gladiators" and Seagal's role is slightly more than a glorified cameo being used to help market the movie.
- 12/11/2008
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
He's not falling head over heels for a golden-eyed, handsome bloodsucker in the environs of Forks, Washington. No sir, Steven Seagal doesn't have time for Twilight -inspired love affairs. He's got his adept hands tied kicking vampire ass in the upcoming Against the Dark . Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release the action horror film, formerly known as Last Night , on DVD February 10th. Cinematographer Richard Crudo ( American Pie ) makes his directorial debut with Against which also stars Tanoai Reed (best known as The Rock's stunt double) and Skye Bennett ( Dark Floors ). Open wide, here comes the official synopsis: Katana master Tao (Steven Seagal) leads a special ops squad of ex-military vigilantes on a massacre mission, their target: vampires. On the...
- 12/10/2008
- shocktillyoudrop.com
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