‘Svelte’ Rock Finally Addresses Dramatic New Physique

‘Svelte’ Rock Finally Addresses Dramatic New Physique

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has addressed his new, slimmer physique, revealing in a new interview that he trimmed down to prepare for a role. The Moana star was asked about his transformation on CBS News’ correspondent Tracy Smith on Sunday Morning. Dwayne Johnson had to undergo a dramatic transformation to play MMA fighter Mark Kerr. Emma McIntyre/Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for TIFF “Yeah. Svelte!” Johnson said while laughing. “Because I’m prepar…

Dwayne Johnson on tackling a dramatic role in - Daily news Update

This picturesque farm in rural Virginia is Dwayne Johnson’s very private sanctuary, with a well-stocked pond that he usually fishes alone. “Just me,” he said, “and I’ll bring the girls here, and it’s magical. Just the way the property is set up, I never have to see anybody. And I know it sounds crazy, and maybe kind of weird, but that’s fun for me.” I asked, “What does that do for you?” “Peace,” he replied. Dwayne Johnson and Tracy Smith test t…

'The Smashing Machine' Review: Dwayne Johnson Delivers A Career-changing Performance, But There's One Big Problem

American cinema has long been fascinated by professional fighters. Rocky, Raging Bull, The Fighter, The Wrestler, Cinderella Man, Creed, Million Dollar Baby, Girlfight, Ali, The Hurricane, Warrior — the list goes on and on. Within this sports subgenre, actors like Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro,  Russell Crowe, Will Smith, Hillary Swank, Michael B. Jordan, and many more have made their mark, with rave reviews, big box office, award nominatio…

What Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Knows About Pain

In “The Smashing Machine,” Johnson gives a new kind of performance, one that required him to face his fears.