“The Rock’s” Has An Australian Hide Away

Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has reportedly taken up residence in one of the glitter strip’s most expensive homes, a multi-million dollar riverfront mansion on the Isle of Capri.

Sources say the former professional wrestler will lease the Nerang River home while he films the $100 million disaster movie San Andreas in locations around southeast Queensland.

Johnson yesterday tweeted a photo appearing to show him in the grounds of the 2197sq m property.

 “Mornin’ greetings from the Gold Coast, Australia. #RiseAndGrind #AussieLove” he wrote.

The prestige home is on the market, with owner Mara Spong seeking offers above $15 million.

The six-bedroom, six-bathroom house has a pool, gym, sauna, home theatre and temperature-controlled wine cellar. It also includes maid’s quarters, basement parking for six vehicles and a private beach with fixed jetty and pontoon.

The listed real estate agents yesterday denied Johnson was staying in the house, insisting it was “owner occupied”.

A neighbour said “the owner” had been seen at the property recently.

San Andreas is expected to pump $30 million into the Queensland economy, employ about 170 local production crew and provide roles for up to 2600 on-screen extras.

Johnson plays a US helicopter pilot who makes a 

desperate trip across California to save his estranged daughter after a massive earthquake.

The movie will be directed by Canadian Brad Peyton, who has previously worked with Johnson on 2012’s Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.

Johnson, known as The Rock, was a popular figure in America’s World Wrestling Entertainment.

His first feature film was 2001’s The Mummy Returns. Since then he’s become a highly bankable action star. The latest outing for the man with bulging biceps is in Hercules, to be released later this year. 

Forbes named Johnson the top grossing actor of 2013, with his films raking in $1.3 billion around the world.