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The Smashing Machine’s Benny Safdie Reveals One Aspect Of The Film He Was ‘Obsessed’ With While Making It, And It’s Getting Me More Pumped

As if I wasn’t pumped enough already.

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Is 'The Smashing Machine' Based on a True Story? Inside Dwayne Johnson's Most Challenging Roles

The 2025 sports drama is already generating Oscar buzz after achieving a 15-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival.

International Business Times UK

The Smashing Machine: Did The Rock's Extreme Weight Transformation Go Too Far to Play MMA Legend Mark Kerr?

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's shocking weight transformation for The Smashing Machine sparks debate as he portrays MMA legend Mark Kerr.

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Dwayne Johnson opens up over frustrations on being "pigeon-holed" as a blockbuster star: "This is what Hollywood wants you to be"

Dwayne Johnson has received rave reviews for The Smashing Machine

Total Film

Dwayne Johnson opens up about being ‘pigeon-holed’ in Hollywood blockbusters

Actor’s newest film, ‘The Smashing Machine’, premiered at Venice film festival on Monday

The Independent UK

Dwayne Johnson cries as new film gets 15-minute standing ovation

New film, ‘The Smashing Machine’, has already been tipped for awards season success

The Independent UK

Dwayne Johnson sobbed during The Smashing Machine's 15 minute standing ovation

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson was overwhelmed by the Venice Film Festival reaction to his new movie The Smashing Machine.

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I Wasn’t Sure What To Expect From Dwayne Johnson In The Smashing Machine But Critics Have Me Pumped For His ‘Scarily Unstable’ Performance

The Rock is cooking up a little something different.

Cinemablend

Hollywood star looks unrecognisable after 60lb weight loss

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The Independent UK

The Smashing Machine review – Dwayne Johnson only possible casting as crisis-riddled UFC champ Mark Kerr

Former pro wrestler Johnson takes on the role of man-mountain Kerr who goes into meltdown when the unthinkable happens – he loses

The Guardian - UK

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson shocks fans with slimmed-down physique for serious MMA fighter role

Johnson lost weight to star in A24’s ‘The Smashing Machine’

The Independent UK

The Smashing Machine review – Proof that Dwayne Johnson is a real actor, and potentially a future Oscar winner

4/5 Filmmaker Benny Safdie asks the star to be raw and vulnerable for the first time in his career – and it’s a sight to behold

The Independent UK

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Stuns Fans With Drastic Slimmed-Down Look at Venice Film Festival

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson shocked fans at the Venice Film Festival with his drastic slimmed-down look for 'The Smashing Machine', sparking reactions online as many called him 'unrecognisable'.

International Business Times UK

Dwayne Johnson, Oscar contender? ‘The Smashing Machine’ starts buzz at Venice Film Festival

Dwayne Johnson takes a serious turn as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in “The Smashing Machine,” premiering Monday at the Venice Film Festival

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If You Needed Some BTS Pics Of The Rock’s Tree Trunk Legs To Spice Up Your Day, We Got ‘Em

Those legs deserve their own IMAX poster.

Cinemablend

One Wild Rule Benny Safdie Impressed On Himself To Make The Smashing Machine Feel As Real As Possible: 'I Wanted It To Feel Like You Were At The Fight'

The Smashing Machine took a unique approach to filming the new Dwayne Johnson drama.

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Dwayne Johnson 'ripped open' past trauma to play Mark Kerr

Wrestler-turned-movie star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson "ripped open" trauma from his past to play troubled MMA star Mark Kerr in new drama The Smashing Machine.

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The Rock Knows It's His Fault He Wasn't Being Offered More Interesting Roles: 'Can I Do This?'

The Smashing Machine will be Dwayne Johnson's most challenging role.

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International Business Times UK

The Rock's WWE Future: Is His Hulk Hogan Tribute a Hint at His Next Career Move?

The Rock's tribute to Hulk Hogan sparks speculation about his next WWE appearance and darker film roles, including The Smashing Machine and Breakthrough.

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Someone Has Seen Dwayne Johnson’s The Smashing Machine, And I’m Hyped About Their Take On The A24 Movie

The Benny Safdie film is already getting major awards buzz.

International Business Times UK

Dwayne Johnson Transforms into UFC Icon Mark Kerr in Raw and Gritty Biopic 'The Smashing Machine'

Dwayne Johnson delivers his most transformative role yet in The Smashing Machine, portraying UFC legend Mark Kerr in a raw, emotional biopic by Bennie Safdie.

TechRadar

A24's The Smashing Machine trailer is a knockout but you can't stream the original documentary anywhere

The Smashing Machine is reportedly one of the strangest movies you'll stream this year

The Independent UK

The Smashing Machine: The brutal true story behind Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s new UFC biopic

Johnson wears facial prosthetics to star as trailblazing UFC star Mark Kerr in the upcoming film

The Guardian - US

The Smashing Machine: Dwayne Johnson fights for an Oscar in first trailer

Actor makes major dramatic bid as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in biopic also starring his Jungle Cruise co-star Emily Blunt

Total Film

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is unrecognizable as a UFC champ in sweaty first trailer for A24's The Smashing Machine

The first trailer for The Smashing Machine is here

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