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*Dwayne Johnson is set to star in and executive produce “The Titan Games,” a new physical competition series inspired by his favorite show, “American Ninja Warrior.”
Johnson made the announcement during his appearance on the post-Super Bowl edition of “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.” (Watch above.)
“We wanted to create a new kind of athletic competition unlike anything ever attempted before,” said The Rock of the show, which offers everyday people the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete in epic head-to-head challenges designed to test mind, body and heart.
In each episode, competitors from across America will step inside an arena and put themselves to the ultimate test by facing one of six reigning Titans. If a contender can defeat one of the existing Titans, they will take their place as a member of the elite Titan group. 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.
NBC ordered 10 episodes of the series from Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions, along with “American Ninja Warrior” producers A. Smith & Co and Universal Television Alternative Studio.
Watch the first promo below.
