Crown to Publish True Crime Book Cowritten by Dwayne Johnson.

The article focuses on Penguin Random House's acquisition of an untitled book coauthored by actor and professional wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and journalist Nick Bilton. The book will explore the rise and fall of Hawaii's most notorious crime syndicate, "the Company," led by Wilford "Nappy" Pulawa during the 1960s and 1970s, highlighting themes of power, identity, and the impact of outsider exploitation on Hawaiian culture. The project is intended to inspire a film directed by Martin Scorsese, with a screenplay by Bilton and Johnson, and starring Emily Blunt and Leonardo DiCaprio. Johnson emphasizes the book's cultural significance, noting his family's personal connection to the era and the story's role in honoring Polynesian heritage.