Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is one of the biggest and most recognizable movie stars in the world.
The former college football player turned wrestler turned A-list actor is both a physical specimen and a longtime Hollywood star. At 6-foot-4, 260 pounds with a shaved head, Johnson is instantly recognizable in basically every situation.
But on Monday, a new photo of Johnson surfaced and he’s pretty unrecognizable.
Johnson is set to star in “The Smashing Machine.” The upcoming American biographic sports drama was written, directed, co-produced, and co-edited by Benny Safdie of “Uncut Gems” and “Good Time.”
The 52-year-old acting star is barely recognizable in his role for the movie.
Dwayne Johnson
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Johnson is rocking a grizzled look, complete with a head of hair, in a new look for the movie.
A24, the popular studio releasing the film, shared a look at Johnson’s new appearance on Monday, April 28.
“Benny Safdie’s THE SMASHING MACHINE. Trailer tomorrow,” A24 shared.
Johnson is set to play a former wrestler and MMA fighter, Mark Kerr, in the movie. The film also co-stars Emily Blunt. The movie is set to focus on Kerr’s MMA career fighting in Vale Tudo, the UFC and PRIDE. Kerr also had struggles with substance abuse, romantic relationships, fighting partnerships and more.
Dwayne “THE ROCK” Johnson will portray former MMA/UFC champion Mark Kerr aka “The Smashing Machine” in a story based on the true events surrounding Kerr’s life and rise through the MMA world which was unfortunately derailed by his opioid addiction
Fans can’t wait.
“INCREDIBLE film. Can’t wait for the world to see it,” one fan wrote.
“oh boy, this one is going to Blow Up and be an intense film. Saw the Documentary…. So looking forward!,” one fan added.
“Finally, a movie about true grit and heart. The Rock was born for this role!” one fan added.
“Here we go fam, we been waiting for this one,” another fan added.
The film is currently set for an October 3, 2025 release.
