'The Smashing Machine' reveals a Dwayne Johnson we've never seen before

Dwayne Johnson transforms for the role of complicated real-life MMA fighter Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie's sports drama "The ...

Dwayne Johnson on Losing Weight to Play an Old Man in ‘Lizard Music’: ‘Think Clint Eastwood at 75 — Sinewy Muscles, He’s Lean’

In “Smashing Machine,” written and directed by Safdie, Johnson stars as Mark Kerr, a champion in the early days of MMA ...

You’ll Never Guess How Dwayne Johnson Injured His Elbow Filming The Smashing Machine

By the sound of it, Johnson didn’t have a ton of time to let his famous elbow heal, as he and Safdie also revealed the ...

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. Known for his confident persona in the ring and in the spotlight, Johnson says he was scared to tackle ...
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Oscar Predictions: Best Actor — Can Leonardo DiCaprio Win a Second Statue With ‘One Battle After Another?’

Oscars Best Actor Commentary (Updated Sept. 26, 2025): A very competitive landscape where big A-listers such as Dwayne Johnson from A24’s “The Smashing Machine” and Michael B. Jordan from Warner Bros’ ...