Benny Safdie Confirms Split from Brother Josh, Embarks on Solo Career

Following a successful acting stint, Safdie announces his solo directorial debut with 'The Smashing Machine', starring Dwayne Johnson.

Benny Safdie, one half of the acclaimed Safdie Brothers filmmaking duo, has confirmed their split as co-directors, citing a desire for individual exploration and freedom.
Safdie's acting career has been on the rise with major roles in films like 'Oppenheimer' and 'Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret', and the Showtime series 'The Curse', which he co-created.
Despite rumors of a feud, Safdie insists the split with his brother, Josh, is amicable and a natural progression of their individual interests.
Safdie has bowed out of the Safdies’ anticipated follow-up to 'Uncut Gems', a film starring Adam Sandler, which is currently 'on pause'.
Safdie's solo directorial debut will be an A24 movie titled 'The Smashing Machine', starring Dwayne Johnson as mixed martial arts champion Mark Kerr.