Summary
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars in a new movie called The Smashing Machine, where he portrays MMA fighter Mark Kerr. The film highlights the intense physical demands of MMA fighting and Johnson's transformation to fit the role. Johnson shares insights on his experience in both wrestling and acting.
Key Facts
- Dwayne Johnson acts in a movie titled The Smashing Machine, playing MMA fighter Mark Kerr.
- Johnson is known for injuries like a ruptured Achilles tendon and multiple knee surgeries from his wrestling and football careers.
- The Smashing Machine shows the challenges and physical pain of MMA fighting.
- Johnson gained about 30 pounds to physically resemble Mark Kerr for the role.
- In his WWE career, Johnson initially used the name "Rocky Maivia" due to his family's wrestling legacy.
- The movie was produced by the film company A24, and Johnson worked with director Benny Safdie.
- Johnson describes Mark Kerr as both fierce in the ring and gentle outside of it.
