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Dwayne Johnson and 7 Other Actors Who've Transformed to Play Fighters
Dwayne Johnson gained over 30 pounds and used 22 prosthetics to authentically portray MMA pioneer Mark Kerr, exploring his career and personal struggles in the film.
- On Oct. 3, Dwayne Johnson opens up about transforming into mixed martial artist Mark Kerr as A24's The Smashing Machine hits theaters.
- Benny Safdie wrote, directed, co-produced and edited The Smashing Machine, while Dwayne Johnson spent significant time getting to know Mark Kerr to prepare.
- For the role, Dwayne Johnson used 22 prosthetics, wore a wig and gained over 30 pounds across six months to portray Mark Kerr.
- The festival reception and co-star endorsements strengthened early awards-season buzz as Dwayne Johnson teared up during a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, September premiere, and Emily Blunt praised his deeply committed performance.
- Johnson says the role changed his life, deepening empathy for Mark Kerr and fighters facing relatable pressure.
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‘Smashing Machine’ Subject Mark Kerr on “Gut-Wrenching” Ending and Cussing About Dwayne Johnson’s Prosthetics
The Smashing Machine subject Mark Kerr discusses Dwayne Johnson playing him in A24's UFC movie from director Benny Safdie that co-stars Emily Blunt.
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Dwayne Johnson is already getting Oscar buzz for his transformation into an MMA legend in 'The Smashing Machine'
Mark Kerr is the subject of the movie "The Smashing Machine."Tiziana FABI/AFP/GettyDwayne Johnson stars in "The Smashing Machine," a biopic of MMA fighter Mark Kerr.Kerr had a dominating career at the UFC, which recently named him to its Hall of Fame.Kerr has also battled addiction, and at a low point after his fighting career, was living out of his car.Dwayne Johnson's buzzy awards season turn in the A24 sports biopic "The Smashing Machine" see…
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