Dwayne Johnson, aka ‘The Rock’, returns to the ring in The Smashing Machine, a new MMA biopic directed by Benny Safdie. Learn more about the film and its real-life inspiration, Mark Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion.
| Dwayne Johnson teams up with Benny Safdie for new MMA biopic
| The Smashing Machine tells the story of mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr
| The film explores Kerr’s professional career and personal struggles
| Dwayne Johnson’s wrestling background brings authenticity to the role
| A24 also involved in another fighting biopic, The Iron Claw
Dwayne Johnson, also known as ‘The Rock’, is set to star in The Smashing Machine, a new MMA biopic directed by Benny Safdie. The film tells the real-life story of mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion. Johnson’s background in wrestling makes him the perfect choice for this role, bringing authenticity to the character. The Smashing Machine is just one of the exciting projects from A24, who is also involved in the wrestling biopic, The Iron Claw.
Dwayne Johnson Teams Up with Benny Safdie for New MMA Biopic
Dwayne Johnson, also known as ‘The Rock’, is set to return to the ring in the upcoming A24 movie, The Smashing Machine. The film, directed by Benny Safdie of Uncut Gems fame, tells the real-life story of mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr. Safdie, who usually collaborates with his brother Josh Safdie, takes on his first solo directorial effort with this project.
The Smashing Machine is based on the life of Mark Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion. Known for his no-holds-barred fighting style, Kerr earned the nickname ‘The Smashing Machine’. The film will delve into Kerr’s professional career, as well as his personal life and struggles with addiction.
Dwayne Johnson, with his background in wrestling, is the perfect choice to portray Kerr in this biopic. Before pursuing an acting career, Johnson spent eight years with the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE). With his experience in the fighting world, he brings authenticity to the role.
A24, the studio behind critically acclaimed films such as Good Time and Uncut Gems, is also involved in another fighting biopic. The Iron Claw, a wrestling biopic based on the true story of the Von Erich Brothers, is set to release in December 2023 and February 2024.
Stay tuned for more updates on The Smashing Machine release date and other exciting upcoming movies in 2023 and beyond.
