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What Pushed Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to Transform Into Mark Kerr for ‘The Smashing Machine’

The Rock packed on the pounds to portray college wrestler turned MMA fighter Mark Kerr in the deeply personal film he says “turned into more than a movie.”

Sports Illustrated

The Rock's Biggest Gamble Yet: 'The Smashing Machine' Could Finally Bring Dwayne Johnson His First Oscar

Dwayne Johnson transforms into MMA legend Mark Kerr in 'The Smashing Machine', a gritty biopic generating Oscar buzz. Could this be The Rock's first Academy Award?

International Business Times UK

Mark Kerr: Fighting Demons, Finding Redemption

Once known as “The Smashing Machine”, Kerr’s life is now being told on the big screen with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson bringing his story to Hollywood.

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Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Large-scale sculptures illuminate Lisbon's MAAT, A24's 'The Smashing Machine' wrestles with addiction, and Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' marks the cultural event of the year.

Euronews

The Smashing Machine isn’t the transformative Dwayne Johnson vehicle we’ve been promised – but it’s a start

INSIDE FILM: Benny Safdie’s new wrestling drama has made its leading man an unexpected Oscar contender. But it’s also a clever bit of career course correction for the typically commercially minded star, writes Xan Brooks – different for him, but not so much that it could sabotage his brand

The Independent UK

I Didn't Realize How Much Impact The Smashing Machine Actually Had On The Rock In The Live-Action Moana Movie

Mark Kerr walked so live-action Maui could flex.

Cinemablend

Dwayne Johnson 'not a big therapy guy'

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is "not a big therapy guy" and keeps his feelings to himself.

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The incredible truth behind Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's new role: The real story behind The Smashing Machine

The man behind Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt’s telling of the rise, fall and redemption of MMA pioneer Mark Kerr .

Evening Standard

‘This is the first time I’ve not thought about the box office’: Dwayne Johnson on wrestling, reinvention and the role that could redefine him

He became cinema’s most bankable strongman. But weary of his own persona, Johnson turned to indie director Benny Safdie – and delivered a bruising new role that rewrites his own rulebook

The Guardian - UK

The Smashing Machine review: average film with great Dwayne Johnson performance

3/5 Benny Safdie has successfully turned The Rock into a serious actor. But when it comes to the big moments, The Smashing Machine chokes

Evening Standard

Dwayne Johnson faces his fears in 'The Smashing Machine'

Dwayne Johnson faces his fears in “The Smashing Machine,” a drama about MMA fighter Mark Kerr

The Independent UK

Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt dazzle in London at screening of The Smashing Machine

The drama is earning Dayne Johnson rave reviews and some early Oscars buzz

Evening Standard

Dwayne Johnson dove deep for ‘The Smashing Machine,' with a little push from friends

Dwayne Johnson faces his fears in “The Smashing Machine,” a drama about MMA fighter Mark Kerr

The Independent UK

‘I Don't Know If You've Ever Been Asked This Before, But I Think You Need To Gain More Weight’: Dwayne Johnson On The Major Transformation He Made For The Smashing Machine

The Rock being told to bulk up is just wild!

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s Smashing Machine make-up artist reveals prosthetics secrets

In an interview with Variety, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s make-up artist on The Smashing Machine has revealed his secrets of transforming the wrestler for his role in the drama.

Cinemablend

‘Jaws Dropped’: The Smashing Machine’s Emily Blunt Recalls Dwayne Johnson’s Wild Physical Transformation

I can't wait to see this movie.

Cinemablend

'Performance Of A Lifetime.' The Surprising Thing Emily Blunt Told The Rock The First Time She Met Him In Hollywood

Just when you thought Mark Kerr was a transformative role.

Cinemablend

‘I Was Spiraling At That Time.’ The Rock Gets Real About How The Smashing Machine Helped Him Process His Past Struggles

Dwayne Johnson says his performance in The Smashing Machine came from a real place.

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Tom’s Guide

The Rock's new movie just got a moving new trailer and I'm already seeing Oscar gold

A24 just dropped a new trailer for “The Smashing Machine,” and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's latest movie looks like a winner.

The Mary Sue

New ‘The Smashing Machine’ trailer has the perfect needle drop

The perfect soundtrack for The Rock's underdog story?

The Independent UK

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson reveals real reason behind dramatic new physique: ‘Excited to transform again’

The actor says he is preparing for a new role as a ‘whimsical, eccentric 70-something year-old’

Cinemablend

The Smashing Machine’s Director Sent The Rock An Excellent Gift To Let Him Know He Still Wanted To Make The Movie, And I’m Crushed The Star ‘Never Got It’

Inside the fight to get this film made.

The Independent UK

The 2025 Venice Film Festival is over. Here's everything you need to know

The 82nd Venice Film Festival has wrapped up, but the buzz continues

Cinemablend

The Rock Pens A Lovely Statement After Receiving A 15-Minute Standing Ovation For The Smashing Machine

Dwayne Johnson may have a smash hit on his hands.

Cinemablend

‘You Know You’re Gonna Have To Rip Your Rib Cage Open’: Emily Blunt Gets Real About The Challenges Of Telling Real People's Stories In The Smashing Machine

Sounds rough, but worth it!

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