Dwayne Johnson wrestling film to be made into stage musical

The 2019 film “Fighting With My Family,” starring Florence Pugh and Dwayne Johnson, is being adapted into a stage musical. The film tells the true story of British wrestler Saraya Knight, known as Paige, and her journey to WWE fame. Dwayne Johnson’s production company is involved in the musical, which he believes is well-suited for the stage. The film was originally inspired by a 2012 documentary about Knight’s wrestling family. The musical is being developed by Tilted Musicals, led by Miranda Cooper and Sam Hodges, with Jon Brittain writing the adaptation and Cooper and Nick Coler composing the soundtrack. The story highlights themes of family, community, and belonging, with wrestling’s theatrical nature lending itself to a stage production. Director Stephen Merchant, who worked on the film, supports the musical adaptation, sharing insights and materials from the original project. QUESTION: How might the adaptation of “Fighting With My Family” into a stage musical influence the way audiences perceive the story of Saraya Knight and her family?