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Dwayne Johnson's new film, "The Smashing Machine," premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The movie, directed by Benny Safdie, follows the life of mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr (Johnson) and his girlfriend (Emily Blunt). Johnson sought a role that challenged his typical action-star image, while Safdie aimed to portray the complex dynamics within the 1990s MMA world. Blunt enjoyed playing a woman navigating the intense world of a fighter, highlighting the complexities of their relationship. The film, produced by A24, will be released in theaters on October 3rd.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.