Dwayne Johnson recently shared some thoughts on how to enhance his new wax figure at a museum in Paris. He humorously mentioned that his team would contact the Grevin Museum in Paris to update his wax replica, starting with improving the color of his skin. He also joked about visiting his own wax figure during his next trip to Paris.
In a video shared alongside his post, comedian James Andre Jefferson Jr. playfully poked fun at the wax figure, humorously suggesting that it turned “The Rock” into a “pebble” and humorously commented on the figure’s skin tone.
Dwayne Johnson acknowledged his friend’s jests and expressed his amusement. He referred to the statue with humor, asking if this was how people felt when they lost the resemblance of a famous character, like the case of “The Little Mermaid.”
Following this, the Musée Grévin, the museum in Paris, confirmed their commitment to address the issues with the wax figure. They acknowledged Dwayne Johnson’s concerns and assured him that they would make the necessary improvements as quickly as possible. They also extended an invitation for Johnson to visit the museum and celebrate with a glass of champagne upon his next trip to Paris.
The wax figure of Dwayne Johnson was unveiled the previous week at the Parisian museum. Since its unveiling, fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment, noting that the figure does not quite resemble the action movie star and making comparisons with other figures like Vin Diesel, Pitbull, and Mr. Clean. Some also questioned the waxwork’s skin tone, considering Johnson’s Samoan heritage.
The artists responsible for the wax figure had crafted it based on photographs and videos of Johnson available on the Musée Grévin’s website. Creating intricate tattoos on the figure required extensive work and research, reflecting the Samoan-inspired body art. Sculptor Stéphane Barret revealed the challenges they faced in capturing subtle facial expressions and ensuring the figure looked lifelike from the visitors’ perspective.
