Dwayne Johnson's unrecognizable physical transformation for his new film, which already smells like an Oscar.

Dwayne Johnson 's physical makeover, his most extreme transformation to date, has shocked audiences and critics alike following the release of the first trailer for The Smashing Machine , the biopic about wrestler Mark Kerr produced by A24. With a radically different approach to his usual commercial profile, the Hollywood star delves into an introspective and painful performance, marked by an unrecognizable characterization, which could earn him several awards in the upcoming awards season.

The actor, known for action franchises like Fast & Furious and Jumanji , has surprised fans with this new role under the direction of Benny Safdie. His role in The Smashing Machine will not only stand out for his physical transformation to play the two-time UFC champion , but also for the emotional depth the character will require.

The feature film is based on John Hyams' documentary of the same name and focuses on Kerr's rise and fall as she battles painkiller addiction during the most brutal era of mixed martial arts. Backed by the prestige of A24 and co-starring Emily Blunt , the project features a script written by Safdie himself, who is also making his solo directorial debut following the success of Uncut Gems .

The combination of a true redemption story, an unexpectedly intimate performance, and an arthouse production position it as one of the year's most promising titles. Although the US theatrical release is scheduled for October , the hype has already crossed borders.

With this surprising shift toward more demanding and human cinema, which has already begun to generate expectations since the first trailer shared by the distributor, The Smashing Machine could mark a turning point in the Californian actor's career.