The first image of Dwayne Johnson’s new film has left us surprised by the actor’s radical change
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On more than one occasion we have read headlines that talk about the unrecognizable appearance of certain actors in new movies, but when we talk about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the first look of The Smashing Machine, We’re not exaggerating one bit.. The actor we once saw in the sequel to Jumanji has done something very different for this new production, and the accompanying look clearly demonstrates it.
In the first look at “The Rock” of the film that will hit the big screen in 2025, The Smashing Machine from A24, we see the actor in the ring with two members of his team. We are sure that If we didn’t tell you it was Dwayne Johnson, you would never have been able to recognize him.Well, the fake hair, his eyebrows and even his facial expression give him such a young look that it makes him look absolutely different.
What is The Smashing Machine about?
Johnson’s enormous transformation comes from the vision of director Benny Safdie. The film, first announced on February 29, 2024, tells the story of real-life MMA and UFC champion, Mark Kerr. This was a former world wrestling champion, and his biography was already covered with an HBO documentary in the 2002 documentary, The Smashing Machine: The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr, directed by John Hyams, from whom Safdie has openly taken inspiration.
In this new feature film, we will once again follow Karr’s impressive in-ring success, as well as his personal relationships and in particular his fight against addiction of opioids.
This production will be the solo debut of Safie, who has already formed multiple projects, such as Oppenheimer, Obi-Wan Kenobi . Additionally, he worked with A24 as one of the writers of the 2019 thriller, Rough diamonds.
Emily Blunt is confirmed as the protagonist alongside Johnson. Johnson and Dany Garcia’s production company, Seven Bucks Production, is handling production, and filming is scheduled to begin over the summer.
Dwayne Johnson acting history
Dwayne Johnson He has had a diverse and successful film career since he began as an actor in the 1990s. One of Johnson’s most iconic roles is that of Luke Hobbs in the franchise Fast and Furiouswhich will begin its next installment shortly, returning to the origins of the saga and from which new ones are expected to be extracted. spin-offs.
In Moana, Johnson voiced the demigod Maui. He also played Dr. Smolder Bravestone in the sequel and reinvention of a ’90s classic in Jumanji: Welcome to the jungle, where he was neck and neck with Kevin Hart. On the other hand, in the superhero universe, Johnson played Black Adam in the movie in a DC movie.
In addition to his film work, Johnson has made appearances on television shows such as Wizards of Waverly Place and Family Guy. He also had a small speaking role in Taylor Swift’s music video The Man
Recently, It was announced that Johnson will reprise his role as Maui in the upcoming life-action adaptation and animated sequel of Moana. Besides, There were rumors that he would return for a sequel to the natural disaster film San Andreasalthough it seems that that will no longer happen, according to Alexandra Daddario.
Can The Smashing Machine transform Johnson’s career?
We are used to seeing Johnson in roles with little background
After the success of the iron clan, a raw and moving exploration of the misfortunes of the family of fighters Von Erich professionals, a new film arrives that promises to return wrestling to the big screen.
Despite the many praises, the iron clan was excluded from the Oscars completely. And while the performance of Johnson, known for his generic hero roles, raises doubts about his ability to play a role like thisthe first image looks promising.
Photo captures the energy of a climactic ring scene, where the fighter, surrounded by action, receives encouragement from his coaches while a woman watches with concern. The legs in the foreground, possibly of a girl in the ring indicating the next round, complete the image of artistic chaos, a hallmark of one of the Safdie brothers and which undoubtedly generates great expectations.
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