Season 2 of Dwayne Johnson's 'Young Rock' Will Feature The Undertaker and Triple H

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Dwayne Johnson's autobiographical series Young Rock gave an insight into the life of the actor long before he became a WWE Superstar.

The series, which debuted on NBC in February, featured a colorful cast of wrestling legends including 'Macho Man' Randy Savage, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and Andre The Giant.

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Young Rock has already been greenlit for a second season and according to a report by PW Insider, it's set to feature some names that will be very familiar to more current WWE fans.

PW Insider reports that the second season will feature Johnson's rookie WWE year and will include Triple H and The Undertaker as characters.

Casting is reportedly underway for Triple H and The Undertaker as well as for fellow WWE wrestlers Downtown Bruno Lauer (better known to fans as Harley Wippleman) and The Brooklyn Brawler (Steve Lombardi).

There are also reportedly plans for a Memphis Wrestling-themed episode which would feature Bill Dundee, Jerry Lawler, Tommy Rich and a young Bam Bam Bigelow.

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The series has also been on the search for someone to play Johnson's grandfather, WWE Hall of Famer 'High Chief' Peter Maivia, when he was in his 30s during the 1970s.

Casting calls have also been sent out for '80s WWE Superstars Gene Okerlund, Big John Studd, Freddie Blassie, Nikolai Volkoff and Mr. Fuji.

The series is also looking to recast the roles of Roddy Piper and Ric Flair, who were seen in season one.

Production on season two of Young Rock is expected to run through January, with a premiere date set for March 15.

A Christmas special will also air on NBC on December 15.

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