Is The Rock coming to The Rock? Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has been formally invited to "The Rock of Polynesia", also known as Niue, for the island's ukulele Festival, NiueKelele, in October.
The country's tourism board has posted an open letter to the former pro-wrestler turned Hollywood A-lister, accompanied by a YouTube video showcasing the local musical talent.
Johnson is a talented ukulele player in his own right, with his rendition of 'What a Wonderful World' featured in 2012 adventure film Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.
"We may not be able to match the global film audience Dwayne got from his ukulele cameo in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, but we can offer him the unique chance to play in front of an entire nation," says Niue Tourism chief executive Felicity Bollen. "I can guarantee it."
"And playing 'What a Wonderful World', as he did in the movie, would be the perfect choice - that's us."
Ms Bollen said she realised the offer was a stretch for the busy Hollywood celebrity.
"But maybe he'd like a South Pacific break. He is, after all, part Samoan. And given his recent involvement in Disney's new movie, Moana, a uke holiday at Niue might be right up his alley. We'll look after him!"
If he took up the offer, Johnson would most likely travel to Niue via Auckland. The island is serviced by Air New Zealand with two flights in and out weekly.
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