‘The Rock’ gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Dwayne Johnson will get his name carved in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Vin Di Bona, chair of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee, said: "The Walk of Fame Selection Committee is thrilled to announce our newest honorees to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Committee looked carefully at each nominee and we feel that we have selected a great group of talent that will appeal to the tastes of many fans around the world.

"As a Walk of Famer myself, I know these honorees will look back at the day of their ceremony and remember it with fond memories shared with family and friends, and of course, the fans. We look forward to their big day as the Walk of Fame Class of 2017 become part of Hollywood history on this famous Walk."

The ‘Furious 7′ star has been selected for the coveted honour alongside the likes of Amy Adams, Goldie Hawn, Chris Pratt and Ryan Reynolds.