In The Scorpion King (2002), Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars as Mathayus, a skilled warrior hired to assassinate a sorcerer aiding a tyrant. Discovering the sorcerer is a woman named Cassandra, he protects her instead and rises against the evil ruler. Set in ancient times, the film is a prequel to The Mummy series, showcasing Mathayus’s journey from assassin to legendary king. It marked Johnson’s first leading role in a major Hollywood film.