

He even messaged Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson - with whom Ludwig had worked a decade ago in “Race to Witch Mountain” - for workout tips Ludwig says Johnson emailed back with a detailed meal and workout plan. “I knew the only way this joke was really going to work is if I was massive because the bigger he was or the more capable he was of being a beast in the field, the funnier - I thought - that he was in the van,” Ludwig said.
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He starred as legendary Viking Bjrn Ironside in the History Channel series Vikings (20142020). Will Smith stars as Mike and Martin Lawrence as Marcus in Bad Boys For Life.

So, Ludwig did what was most logical for the character: bulk up. He is also known for his supporting roles as Shane Patton in Lone Survivor (2013), and Dorn in Bad Boys for Life (2020). : Bad Boys for Life 4K UHD : Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Charles Melton, Paola Nunez, Kate Del Castillo, Nicky Jam, Joe Pantoliano, Jacob Scipio, Theresa Randle. But while Dorn’s squad mates - played by Vanessa Hudgens and Charles Melton - are out busting arms dealers and criminals, Dorn hangs back as the designated “tech guy,” more comfortable wiring hidden cameras and guiding drones than gunning down baddies. Ludwig credits finding sobriety for his career path since, nabbing a starring role on “Vikings” (currently airing its sixth and final season) and his latest big screen one in “Bad Boys for Life” as Dorn, a member of an elite task force called AMMO. He adds that he hopes being open about his sobriety encourages others to feel less alone in their recovery journeys.
