Dwayne Johnson stars in A24's "The Smashing Machine," a biopic about UFC champion Mark Kerr, directed by Benny Safdie. The film, also featuring Emily Blunt, explores Kerr's struggles with substance abuse and tumultuous relationships. Johnson sought this role to push his acting boundaries and tackle a challenging, human story. The movie, co-written by Kerr and Safdie, hits theaters October 3rd.

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