About The Cast

DWAYNE JOHNSON (Derek), since his breakout roles in Universal Pictures' "The Mummy Returns" and box office powerhouses "The Scorpion King" and "The Game Plan," has firmly established himself as one of Hollywood's most sought after leading men. Entertainment Weekly recently named Johnson on the top of Hollywood's next A-list, alongside, Robert Downey, Jr., Ellen Page, James McAvoy and Amy Adams.

Johnson was last seen in "Race to Witch Mountain" for Walt Disney Pictures. Johnson stars opposite Carla Gugino in the action/adventure film where he once again teamed up with "The Game Plan" director Andy Fickman. The film advances from the plot of the 1975 Disney favorite, "Escape to Witch Mountain." "Race to Witch Mountain" opened #1 at the box office on March 13, 2009.

Johnson lent his voice to the Sony animated adventure story, "Planet 51" as Captain Charles "Chuck" Baker. The film centers on the inhabitants of Planet 51 who live in fear of alien invasion. Their paranoia is realized when an astronaut arrives from Earth and hilarity ensues. Jessica Biel, Gary Oldman and Justin Long also lend their voices to the film.

Johnson starred in the Warner Bros. comedy, "Get Smart," alongside Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway and Alan Arkin. This film is based on the 1960s spy sitcom, and it has grossed over $230 million worldwide.

In 2007, Johnson starred in Disney's family comedy "The Game Plan." In this film, Johnson portrays an NFL quarterback living the bachelor lifestyle until discovering that he has a young daughter from a former relationship. "The Game Plan" opened #1 at the box office two weeks in a row and has grossed almost $150 million worldwide.

Johnson also starred in "Southland Tales," directed by Richard Kelly ("Donnie Darko"). The film, which was chosen as an in-competition selection at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival, stars an eclectic cast including Sarah Michelle Gellar, Mandy Moore and Seann William Scott.

In 2006, Johnson starred in Sony's gritty drama "Gridiron Gang," as a correctional facility counselor who forms a football team of young criminals. Directed by Phil Joanou and based on a true story, the film opened at #1 at the box office and received critical acclaim.

The actor previously earned kudos from critics and audiences alike, as a gay bodyguard and an aspiring singer in "Be Cool," MGM's sequel to "Get Shorty," alongside John Travolta, Uma Thurman and Vince Vaughn. Also for MGM, Johnson starred in the 2004 remake of "Walking Tall," as a sheriff who returns to his hometown after serving in the Army, only to find it corrupted. Before that, Johnson starred in Universal's "The Rundown," a critically acclaimed action/comedy directed by Peter Berg and co-starring Sean William Scott, Rosario Dawson and Christopher Walken that solidified his action hero status and screen presence in the wake of the huge success of "The Scorpion King."

Born in San Francisco and raised in Hawaii, Dwayne Johnson excelled as a high school All-American and star defensive lineman for the University of Miami Hurricanes, helping lead his team over huge hurdles to become National Champions. Upon graduating from the University of Miami, Johnson followed in the footsteps of his WWE Hall of Fame father, Rocky Johnson, and grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, by joining the competitive sports entertainment world of the WWE. Within a seven year period (1996-2003), his intense passion led to an extraordinarily successful career breaking box office attendance records across the U.S. and setting pay-per-view buy rate records during that period as well. Dwayne Johnson's character creation of "The Rock" became one of the most charismatic and dynamic characters the industry has ever seen.

His eventual love of acting and desire to branch out led him to appear on "Saturday Night Live" in March 2000, surprising many with his strength in the comedy and garnering the show's highest rating that year. Johnson was subsequently cast by Stephen Sommers in "The Mummy Returns," which grossed more than $400 million worldwide. His character was so well received by Universal executives during dailies that they immediately planned a film based on his character, "The Scorpion King," which in 2002 broke all box office records with the greatest April opening of all time.

Johnson created The Rock Foundation in 2006. The Rock Foundation's mission is to educate, empower and motivate children worldwide through health and physical fitness. A dedicated philanthropist, Johnson is also a committed Celebrity Cabinet Member for The American Red Cross and serves as a National Celebrity Wish Ambassador for The Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Not content to remain in front of the camera alone, Johnson penned an autobiography, The Rock Says, which became #1 on The New York Times Bestseller List shortly after its publication in January 2000. Johnson is a devoted family man and father to eight year old Simone Alexandra Johnson and devoted partner to Dany Garcia.

ASHLEY JUDD (Carly), an eighth generation Eastern Kentuckian, first proved her acting abilities in her debut feature film role as Ruby Lee Gissing in Victor Nunez' internationally acclaimed "Ruby In Paradise." Having won major acting awards worldwide, Judd has demonstrated her range in a variety of genres and is a proven box office draw.

In 2009, Judd starred in the independent film "Helen," written and directed by Sandra Nettlebeck. This dramatic story revolves around a music professor named Helen (Judd) who suffers from a deep, debilitating depression and the only one who can relate to her pain is a young female student. "Helen" premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.

In 2006, returning to her indie roots, Judd starred in the feature film "Come Early Morning," and in the film "Bug."

On the small screen, Judd last appeared as the focus of the National Geographic documentary that featured Judd's travels to India in early 2007 on behalf of her ongoing commitment as Global Ambassador for YouthAids. The documentary aired on December 1st, World Aids Day. In 2006, a similar documentary aired on The Learning Channel that featured Judd's travels to Central America with her friend, colleague, actor, feminist, and human rights activist, Salma Hayek.

In 2004, Judd delivered a heartfelt, emotional performance as socialite Linda Lee Porter in the Cole Porter bio-pic, "De-Lovely," for which she earned a Golden Globe® nomination. In early 2004, Judd starred in "Twisted" and also starred on Broadway for six months as Maggie in Tennessee Williams' "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."

Judd had a very successful and diverse 2002. She had a small, but significant appearance in "Frida," and a strong supporting role in "The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood." Judd starred in Twentieth Century Fox's "High Crimes" which re-teamed her with "Kiss the Girls" co-star, Morgan Freeman. Also for Fox, Judd starred in "Someone Like You." Judd's other film credits include "Where the Heart Is," "Double Jeopardy" and "Eye of the Beholder." Judd also starred in the 1998 drama "Simon Birch," based on the John Irving novel A Prayer for Owen Meaney.

In 1997, Judd starred in the box-office hit "Kiss the Girls," as well as in "The Locusts." Judd was also seen in Michael Mann's "Heat," for which she won critical acclaim opposite Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino and Val Kilmer. In the summer of 1996, she appeared in Joel Schumacher's "A Time To Kill." In late 1996, she starred in the black comedy "Normal Life." Also in 1996, Judd received an Emmy® nomination and a Golden Globe nomination for her portrayal of Norma Jean in HBO's "Norma Jean & Marilyn."

Judd made her debut theatre performance in the Naked Angels' production of "Busted," directed by Timothy Hutton. She then went on to star as Madge on Broadway in William Inge's Pulitzer-prize winning play, "Picnic" at the Roundabout Theatre Company, while simultaneously filming an unforgettable supporting role in "Smoke."

Judd is on the board of directors for PSI (Population Services International). Judd joined PSI as board member in 2004 after serving as Global Ambassador for PSI's HIV education and prevention program, YouthAIDS since 2002. Judd has visited PSI programs in Thailand, Cambodia, Madagascar, Kenya, South Africa, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, India, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In her work, she witnesses the lives of the exploited and poor to help educated the world about the reality of global poverty and bring solutions to the devastating effects of social injustice and gender inequality.

Judd was the subject of three award-winning documentaries aired in more than 150 countries worldwide on VH1, The Discovery Channel and The National Geographic Channel. In her role as PSI board member, Judd has graced the covers of countless magazines and been the subject of newspaper and television interviews bringing vital awareness to issues closest to her heart, gender inequality and poverty alleviation. Judd has visited legislators on Capitol Hill, addressed the General Assembly of the UN on the scourge human trafficking, spoke at the National Press Club, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for the protection of vulnerable women from violence, sexual abuse and HIV and, most recently served as an expert panelist at Clinton Global Initiative to discuss the issue of safe water and the empowerment of girls in the developing world.

Recently, Judd has come on board as a spokesperson for organizations Defenders for Wildlife and The Sierra Club providing her time and voice to advocate against practices of aerial wolf hunting (Defenders for Wildlife) and mountaintop removal coal mining (The Sierra Club).

JULIE ANDREWS (Lily) has been a beloved and much-honored star of stage, screen and television for more than half a century. She was already a Broadway legend when she made her feature film debut in 1964's "Mary Poppins." Andrews' iconic performance in the title role of the magical nanny brought her an Academy Award®, a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award. The following year, she earned a second Oscar® nomination and won another Golden Globe Award for her unforgettable portrayal of Maria Von Trapp in "The Sound of Music." She received her third Academy Award nomination and won another Golden Globe Award for her "dual" role in "Victor/Victoria."

Today's young film audiences may be more familiar with Andrews as a queen trying to train her teenaged granddaughter to be a princess in the hit films, "The Princess Diaries," and its sequel, "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement." Andrews also voiced the character of Queen Lillian in the blockbuster hits "Shrek 2," and "Shrek the Third." More recently, she voiced the narration of the hugely successful Disney release of "Enchanted." In 2010, Andrews will add to her multi-generational appeal with the release of films - TOOTH FAIRY, "Shrek Forever After" and "Despicable Me."

Her earlier motion picture credits also include "The Americanization of Emily," "Hawaii," "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "Star!," "Darling Lili," and "10," to name only a few.

Andrews was born and raised in England, where she first came to fame as a young musical performer on stage and on radio. Andrews was still in her teens when she made her way across the Atlantic and to Broadway, where she made her debut in 1953 in the musical "The Boy Friend." She went on to create the role of Eliza Doolittle in Lerner and Loewe's Broadway musical "My Fair Lady," which became an instant classic and the longest-running musical of its day. Andrews also won a New York Drama Critics Award and garnered a Tony® Award nomination for her performance. She received another Tony Award nomination in 1961 when she originated the role of Queen Guinevere in the Lerner and Loewe musical "Camelot." Thirty-five years later, Andrews returned to Broadway to star in the 1996 stage adaptation of "Victor/Victoria." Julie's career came full circle in 2005 when she directed a revival of "The Boy Friend," which toured throughout North America.

Julie has also been honored for her work on television, beginning in 1957 with her Emmy-nominated performance in the title role of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical "Cinderella." She later won an Emmy Award for her own musical variety series, "The Julie Andrews Hour," and also earned Emmy nominations for "Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center," with her close friend Carol Burnett, and for her performance in the special "Sounds of Christmas." Andrews' more recent television movies includes "One Special Night" with her friend James Garner, "Eloise at the Plaza," and "Eloise at Christmastime." She starred opposite Christopher Plummer in the CBS live production of "On Golden Pond."

Andrews, already an accomplished best selling author ("Mandy," [1971], "The Last of The Really Great Whangdoodles," [1974], has joined talents with her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, to pursue the publishing of books committed to stimulating a sense of wonder in children and young readers. The Julie Andrews Collection was launched in October 2003 and has released over 24 books to date, including "Little Bo," the "Dumpy The Dump Truck" franchise, "The Great American Mousical," "Thanks to You," "Simeon's Gift" and "The Julie Andrews' Collection of Songs, Poems and Lullabies." The latter, published October 2009, is a mix of Julie and Emma's most cherished poems, songs, and lullabies, brought to life with James McMullan's watercolor paintings. The book features beloved classics and modern favorites from Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, Jack Prelutsky, Shel Silverstein, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and more. "Home - A Memoir of My Early Years," Ms. Andrews' autobiography, received rave reviews and immediately climbed to #1 on the New York Times best-seller list as well as several other prestigious lists in the U.S. and abroad.

In addition to her stage and screen work, Andrews has dedicated her life to her family and to serving important causes, including Operation USA, an international relief organization with which Julie has traveled to such places as Vietnam and Cambodia. From 1992 to 2006 she was honored as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), which provides financial and technical support for low-income women in developing countries.

Andrews received her honours as a Dame of the British Empire by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on New Year's Eve 1999. She was also a 2001 Kennedy Center Honoree.

STEPHEN MERCHANT (Tracy) was born in Bristol in 1974 and began his career as a stand-up comedian and radio presenter. As co-creator, co-writer and codirector of "The Office," he's won numerous awards, including three BAFTAs and three British Comedy Awards. "The Office" was the first UK sitcom to win a Golden Globe award, and Merchant also won an Emmy as executive producer of the U.S. version of "The Office."

Following the success of "The Office," Merchant, with creative partner Ricky Gervais, co-created, co-wrote, co-directed and co-starred in two seasons of the hilarious industry satire "Extras," for BBC and HBO. Merchant won another Golden Globe for "Extras" as well as the Best Actor award at the 2006 British Comedy Awards.

His film credits include "Hot Fuzz," alongside Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, and "Run Fat Boy Run," directed by David Schwimmer. Merchant, along with Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington, entered the Guiness Book of World Records thanks to their hugely popular podcasts, which have notched up over 8 million downloads.

Merchant has recently collaborated again with Gervais, co-writing and codirecting their first feature film collaboration, "Cemetery Junction," due for release in Spring 2010.

RYAN SHECKLER (Mick Donnelly) is a three time AST Dew Tour skateboard park champion and won a gold medal at the 2008 X Games. He starred of the popular MTV reality series "Life of Ryan," but skateboarding is in his blood. Sheckler first stepped onto his father's board when he was just 18 months old, and he took that board with him everywhere he went for the next three years. When Sheckler was four, he got his very own skateboard for Christmas. A few years later, he tackled his first quarter pipe at a friend's house in his native San Clemente, California. By the time Sheckler was 13, he was a pro skater - and the rest is history.

Despite his young age, Sheckler immediately put an end to any uncertainty about his ability to dominate competitions with wins at the Gravity Games, Slam City Jam, Vans Triple Crown and X Games. In 2005, 2006 and 2007 he claimed the overall AST Dew Tour title, and, to this day, Ryan is the undefeated AST Dew Tour skateboard champion.

When he's not riding his board, Sheckler loves motocross racing, music and anything having to do with cars.

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