Wrexham 2.0? Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson could follow in Ryan Reynolds’ and Rob McElhenney’s footsteps with proposed involvement at Southend United

• Southend in takeover talks
• Potential owners want Johnson involved
• Actor's company could make documentary

WHAT HAPPENED? The National League side are in talks over a takeover by a group of local businessmen. The Essex Echo claims that the potential new owners have been in contact with The Rock's production company, Seven Bucks Productions, over making a documentary series about the club.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The former wrestler will be just the latest famous face to get involved with a National League team. Fellow actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney helped Wrexham earn promotion to League Two this season and had a successful documentary series made about the club's development since their takeover in September 2020.

AND WHAT'S MORE: The Rock may not be the only famous actor to get involved with Southend. Ray Winstone is a co-founder of Integral Sports Management, whose members are involved in the bid to take ownership of the club.

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WHAT NEXT FOR SOUTHEND? The Essex club will hope some new investment will help them fight for promotion to League Two next season. Southend narrowly missed out on a place in the play-offs this season, finishing two points outside of the top seven.