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The wrestler-turned-actor told Metro that he developed a fondness for Britons after collaborating with Merchant and Julie Andrews in the comedy.
Johnson said: "I enjoyed working with Stephen Merchant. He was wonderful. I've been such a big fan of his acting.
"I had no idea he was Ricky Gervais's writing partner and responsible for a lot of the shows they had written."
He added: "I specifically wanted Stephen because he was so talented in Extras and I thought the physical juxtaposition between he and I would be funny on screen.
"Then, of course, I came to find out he's incredibly brilliant and talented. And Julie Andrews was amazing. A beautiful, beautiful woman."
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