Overview

• Emily Blunt said in Berlin that “tequila helps a lot to come down” after tough shoots and described unplugging with music on her commute.
• Dwayne Johnson said he gained about 30 pounds for the role and performed nearly all of the fight scenes himself.
• Johnson reported on-set injuries, including a torn calf and a still-swollen elbow from last year’s production.
• Blunt called the confrontational scenes harrowing, as the film examines Mark Kerr’s performance pressures, addiction struggles and a toxic relationship.
• Coverage of the Berlin launch noted extensive daily makeup and prosthetics used to change Johnson’s face and hide his tattoos, according to BILD.