US EditionDwayne Johnson Still Has 'a Long Ways to Go' Amid Recent Weight Loss
Benny Safdie will write and direct the adaptation of Daniel Pinkwater's novel, with Dwayne Johnson starring as Chicken Man in a film blending magical adventure and surreal elements.
- Fresh off Venice, Benny Safdie and Dwayne Johnson are reuniting to adapt Daniel Pinkwater's Lizard Music, with Safdie directing and Johnson starring as the eccentric Chicken Man.
- After Venice acclaim, Benny Safdie won the Silver Lion for The Smashing Machine, and Dwayne Johnson discussed shifting to smaller projects at TIFF and a Sept. 1 press conference.
- The adaptation centers on a boy discovering a secret broadcast, with Johnson slimming down after bulking and heavy makeup for his Mark Kerr role.
- According to Deadline, the package will be shopped imminently with producers including Down For The Count Productions, Seven Bucks Productions, and David Koplan.
- With The Smashing Machine opening on October 3, 2025, industry observers note Lizard Music reflects Dwayne Johnson's career pivot into ambitious material amid awards buzz.
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After 'The Smashing Machine', the film that could lead to the Oscars, the actor will star in Benny Safdie's next project: 'Lizard Music'.
Dwayne Johnson Says He's 'in the Process of Slimming Down' for a Role: 'Still Have a Long Ways to Go'
The 'Smashing Machine' actor opened up about his career at the Toronto International Film Festival's 'In Conversation With...' series Dominique Charriau/WireImage Dwayne Johnson at the Venice International Film Festival premiere of 'The Smashing Machine' on Sept. 1NEED TO KNOWDwayne Johnson spoke about his past and future projects at the Toronto International Film Festival’s “In Conversation With…” series on Monday, Sept. 8The star of The Smashi…
Dwayne Johnson Says Weight Loss Is for New Acting Role; He’s Playing a 70-Year-Old Man Whose Best Friend Is a Chicken: ‘I Still Have a Long Way to Go’
Dwayne Johnson revealed he's losing weight to play a 70-year-old man whose best friend is a chicken in Benny Safdie's "Lizard Music."
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