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After Dwayne Johnsonwas hailedas one of the most significant faces that led to the success of WWE during its Attitude Era, he decided to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. TheFast Fiveactor soon became one of the most renowned celebrities in the world and has probably the most recognizable facesin the world. After he took a stumble withBlack Adam,he decided to return to WWE as The Final Boss.
However, it looks like The Brahma Bull is ready tomake a comebackin the action scene as he is preparing to add another iconic role under his name in the upcoming film, The Smashing Machine.While fans are excited to see Johnson delving deep into the role, they refuse to believeit’sthe same man they have been watching on the silver screens forsomany years.
Dwayne Johnson Underwent An Unreal Transformation forThe Smashing Machine
BennySafdie’sThe Smashing Machineis one of the most heavily anticipated films of the year, which is all set to showcase the story of Mark Kerr, a former wrestler and MMA icon. The film garnered immense buzz upon announcement and after they revealed the first look ofDwayne Johnsonin the role of Kerr, the legendary face of the sport.
The film is currently in production, and the film has shared a first look at the actor in the role.Just likehis other roles, theRed Noticeactor has undergone a physical transformation, and some prosthetics havebeen usedto hide his tattoos.
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While he has the right physique to helm the role, he appears to be sporting some facial prosthetics and a wig that makes him look like a carbon copy of the two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion.
The actor had been attractedto the project because he had previously toldVarietythat he is at that stage of his actingcareer,wherehewould love to push past his limits and make films that are different from what he has been doing for so many years. He said,
I’mat a point in my career where I want to push myself in ways thatI’venotpushedmyself in the past.I’mat a point in my career where I want to make films that matter, that explore a humanity and explore struggle [and] pain.
Nevertheless, the actor has pushed boundaries to showcase his acting prowess, as he stars in the most dramatic project and role yet. Johnson emphasized that he is not doing the role for abiggerbox office collectionbuthewants“more humanity“in his films.
Fans React To DwayneJohnson’sFirst Look inThe Smashing Machine
The Rock is totally into his role of Mark Kerr, and withthe way the film is progressing, the project will be one of the biggest filmsthat willbereleasedat the end of this year.However, fans are in disbelief because, when the film shared the first look of the actor in thefilm, they were all taken aback.
Moreover,a lot of thembelieved that it was not Johnson but someone else portraying the role. They appreciated the actor onX, as they share their opinion on the platform, and are astounded by the effort theMoanaactor has put in to showcase an authentic portrayal of the legend.
Rock gonna kill it 🔥
— Venom Cailee (The Last Dance)🕺💃 (@VietnameseVenom)July 01, 2025
That’s NOT Dwayne Johnson
— idk (@Tylerpilled)August 11, 2025
That’s no rock…. That’s a boulder
— Noah Cannold (@NCannold)August 15, 2025
Welp, I just found the new most blursed* thing in the world. Dwayne the rock with hair
*cursed mixed with blessed. A good kind of cursed
— ILikeYaMuttG (@DogeLoaf54)July 07, 2025
finally a new role, he stopped playing the rock
— Zee la Rushwa (@MrDecentsana)July 12, 2025
I barely recognized him
— Esa C Ramirez (@Ramirez1Esa)June 19, 2025
Emily Bluntis also going tobe a part of the film, as she portrays the role ofKerr’swife. The film has raised interest among movie connoisseursandeven if you are a casual moviegoer,The Smashing Machineshould be on your watchlist.
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The Smashing Machineis setto release in theatres in December 2024, with an official date yet to be announced.
Tushar Auddy
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Tushar Auddy is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, primarily covering WWE. He has contributed to anime, MCU, DCU, animation, and TV Series, giving sharp insights and coming up with his own unique theories, which take the fandom by storm.
