Dwayne Johnson’s ‘The Titan Games’ Series Inspires People To Do Something Extraordinary

Dwayne Johnson is teaming up with NBC for a TV show called ‘The Titan Games.’ The series contains ten episodes that will test the mind, body and heart of regular people. They’ll face challenges and if they rise above these challenges, they’ll rightly be perceived and called ‘Titans’. In the motivating promo video Dwayne says that “Titans aren’t born, they are made”.  In a slightly intimidating tone, he calls out to all those people who think that they have the potential to rise to challenges to showcase their skills on the show.

The series was born out of Dwayne Johnson’s desire to inspire and motivate people to unlock their greatest potential. Therefore, the ‘Rock’ star will be very much part of the show.

Johnson said in a statement "We wanted to create a new kind of athletic competition unlike anything ever attempted before. The Titan Games will challenge competitors to succeed in ways no one thought possible while entertaining the whole world at the same time." 

Speaking about the show Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Reality Group, NBC Entertainment, said "Dwayne's passion and drive for excellence, coupled with his inherent knowledge of all things physical, make him uniquely qualified to partner with us for "The Titan Games." 

On Monday, Dwayne Johnson came on ‘The Tonight Show’ and spoke about how sports got him out of depression, prevented him from getting arrested and got him out of all the worst of situations. Likewise, through this show, he desires to create a platform for people to do something extraordinary and consequently motivate them to improve their lives. The show is inspired by ‘American Ninja warrior’.  Dwayne’s show seems to be promising and fans who are interested to participate can start applying here – Applications.

Here’s NBC’s official description of the game-

"In each episode, competitors from across America will step inside an electrifying arena and put themselves to the ultimate test by facing one of six reigning Titans. They will battle their opponents in remarkable feats that will require both mental stamina and physical strength. If a contender can defeat one of the existing Titans, they will take their place as a member of the elite Titan group. However, winning is just the start in this arena. Once one becomes a Titan, they will need to be victorious every week to remain at the top. The season finale will end with an epic battle where the Titans compete against one another in hopes to become the last male and female standing."