Dwayne Johnsonknown worldwide as The Rockhe surprised everyone with a radical change in his acting career. The former WWE, famous for his papers in Movies of action and family comedies, he will enter the cinema A author with The Smashing Machinea biographical tape that shows it with a completely different appearance: With hair. Here the official trailer.
With an unexpected turn in its image and choice of roles, The Rock It marks a new chapter in its trajectory. The movie The Smashing Machineproduced by A24promises to explore deeper and more dramatic facets of the actormoving away from the muscular and charismatic characters to which we have accustomed us.
The trailer of ‘The Smashing Machine‘reveals to The Rock In a shocking transformation
Just a few hours ago, the official channel of A24 On YouTube he launched the first trailer of The Smashing Machinegenerating a wave of reactions in social networks and specialized media.
Herein movie, Dwayne Johnson He plays Mark Kerr, a mixed martial arts legend (MMAfor its acronym in English) and twice champion of the UFC heavyweight tournament.
The trailer shows The Rock With a completely different appearance: it carries a wig that simulates Kerr’s hair and uses facial prostheses that give it a rough and struck appearance, according to the intense life of the fighter in the nineties.
The scenes have brutal fighting, strenuous training and moments of emotional vulnerability, highlighting Kerr’s internal struggle with analgesics addiction and his complicated relationship with his partner, played by Emily Blunt.
The direction of the movie He is in charge of Benny Safdie, known for his work in “UNCut Gems”, and marks his solo debut as director. The collaboration between Safdie and Johnson seeks to offer a raw and realistic narrative of the world of MMAmoving away from the glamorous representations of sport.
In addition to Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, the cast of The Smashing Machine includes outstanding figures from the martial arts world and cinema. Among these are:
- Bas Ruttenexluchador and commentator of MMAinterpreting himself.
- Ryan Badercurrent Bellator’s fighter, in the role of Mark Coleman, friend and rival of Kerr.
- Oleksandr UsykWorld Boxing Champion, such as Igor Vovchanchyn, another Kerr’s opponents.
When does it premiere The Smashing Machine?
The movie He plans his premiere In cinemas on October 3, 2025, and it is expected to be one of the contenders in the awards season, given the acting transformation of The Rock and the deep theme that addresses.
With The Smashing Machine, Dwayne Johnson demonstrates its versatility as actormoving away from his usual image to immerse himself in a complex and emotional role. This project not only marks a milestone in your career, but also reinforces its commitment to significant and challenging stories in the world of cinema.
