In the upcoming film 'The Smashing Machine,' Dwayne Johnson portrays MMA fighter Mark Kerr, whose life was marked by both athletic success and personal struggles, specifically with substance abuse. Co-starring Emily Blunt as Kerr's girlfriend, the film draws inspiration from a 2002 documentary and is directed by Benny Safdie. Johnson expresses a desire to evolve his career by taking on roles that reflect deeper, more emotional narratives, while Blunt praises the intense, immersive experience of working on the film. The project also aims for critical acclaim and represents a personal journey for both leads.
Together with his brother, he received acclaim for crime dramas Good Times and Uncut Gems. Benny wants to create, and continues to push the envelope when it comes to stories that are raw and real.
I'm at a point in my career where I want to make films that matter, that explore a humanity and explore struggle [and] pain.
Blunt called it an incredibly immersive, very intense, very emotional experience and Safdie a very cool, aesthetically exciting, visual director.
Johnson will co-author a true crime book on the same subject, calling it an unbelievable, inspiring and eye-opening experience.
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