This week, The Hollywood Reporter delivered Its ranking of the best retraining among wrestlers. John Cena, Dave Bautista or Hulk Hogan, it was about the American media to scrutinize the career of these athletes that the big screen lusts and honors. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson seat at second place But undoubtedly hopes to win the first with his new project. It even looks like he embarks on the Oscar race in partnership with A24.
He is playing SMASHING Machinea biopic which is reminiscent of another film produced by A24 and applauded by criticism. But Iron Claw was shunned by the award ceremonies, this new film on the world of combat sport hopes to do better.
Another chance of seducing, for the American company as much as for the actor who has never brought a statuette to his home before. The first images have just been shared and everything suggests that it will be a decisive project in the career of the one who made his debut in front of the camera in 2001 in The return of the mummy.
A punch film?
Presented at the Venice Mostra in a few weeks,, SMASHING Machine tells the story of Mark Kerr, an MMA legend from the 90s who was World number 1 for free fighting For almost three years. His ascent, his disappearance of the podiums after the discovery of his Addiction to pain relievers And doping rumors, the themes should not miss for this film directed by Benny Safdie.
The actor seen in Licorice Pizza And Oppenheimer Here sign his seventh feature film. It is to him that we owe UNCUT Gemsreleased in 2020 on Netflix. This time, he operates Josh Safdie without brother. Benny Safdie is writing the script and realization.
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In front of his camera, spectators will find an unrecognizable Dwayne Johnson. The sportsman’s wife, Dawn Staples, will be embodied by Emily Blunt. Johnson is also involved in production. The exit is planned for the October 29 in France. We can expect new images to be shared in the coming weeks to raise the pressure and attract many looks during an autumn which promises to be even less calm than usual. SMASHING Machine will have to play elbows to make a place between Yoroi from Orelsan and The man who narrows With Jean Dujardin. Note that the release of the film comes a week before that of Predator: Badlandslong-awaited production of action and science fiction fans.