'Suddenly thrown into a whirlwind': Dany Garcia's Quirky Quibi venture with Dwayne Johnson

The tranquil waves of Hawaii harbored a comedic storm back in 2019, when Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson geared up for a one-of-a-kind venture. Their latest project, "Last Resort", promised a perfect blend of business and beachside blunders.

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"Last Resort" revolved around a Polynesian family-run resort in Hawaii, caught in a chaotic whirlwind after a tech billionaire placed a bid to buy the land. As reported by Variety in 2019, Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson were set to executive produce the show via Seven Bucks Productions. Joining them in this comedic endeavour were Paul Feig and Laura Fischer from the Powderkeg banner, along with a promising line-up of producers.

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This collaboration sought to shine a spotlight on underrepresented voices, with Powderkeg's Break the Room assembling a team of Hawaiian and Polynesian writers. The development of "Last Resort" coincided with Johnson's other project, "The King", further deepening his ties to Polynesian culture, a tribute to his Samoan heritage.

Johnson, an outspoken advocate against building an observatory on the sacred Mauna Kea mountain, had been vocal about his pride for Polynesian heritage and support for its culture. As seen in his film "Hobbs & Shaw," he applauded the inclusion of a storyline featuring actors of Polynesian descent.

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In retrospect, Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson's dive into comedy with "Last Resort" proved to be an influential move. Together, they took a stand for cultural representation and crafted an entertaining series that pushed boundaries.

Their creative teaming continued to bear fruit, with Seven Bucks Productions being instrumental in many successful ventures such as "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," "Rampage," and the HBO series "Ballers." Today, the legacy of their collaboration stands tall, proving that comedy, culture, and a bit of chaos make for memorable TV.

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