The actor shows his radical physical change to play fighter Mark Kerr in the new trailer of the biographical drama that will arrive in October 2025.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had never seen it before. The first trailer of “The Smashing Machine”, the new A24 project, reveals the impressive transformation of the actor to give life to the legendary UFC fighter Mark Kerr.
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In the images published on April 29, Johnson appears unrecognizable, far from his usual action roles. “I am at a time in my career where I want to make films that import, that explore humanity, struggle and pain,” the actor told Variety about this radical change in films.
The film, directed by Benny Safdie (known by “Gross Diamond”), tells Kerr’s real story, four times world martial arts champion between 1997 and 2009. The fighter himself showed his support on Instagram: “I am very proud of the work that DJ did to become The Smashing Machine.”
The advance shows intense scenes of the Octagon, but also Kerr’s intimate moments with his wife Dawn (played by Emily Blunt, who brings together with Johnson after “Jungle Cruise”). Discussions, exhaustive training and the hard reality behind this high -impact sport are appreciated.
An outstanding moment shows Johnson signing autographs while jokes with a young fan: “Do not get in fights,” he advises him with a smile. Production also includes real fighters cameos such as Ryan Bader and Bas Rutten.
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“The Smashing Machine” arrives 23 years after HBO’s homonymous documentary that explored the life of the fighter. This film version promises a deeper look at its personal and professional battles.
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With premiere date for October 3, 2025, the film marks a dramatic turn in Johnson’s career, demonstrating his versatility as an actor. MMA fans and quality cinema have a must in October.
This article was prepared with the assistance of AI
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