Overview

• Johnson leads as MMA icon Mark Kerr in a drama that contrasts success in the cage with personal turmoil.
• Emily Blunt plays Dawn Staples, with Benny Safdie directing for a raw, character-focused approach.
• The film earned strong applause at its Venice world premiere and screened in Berlin earlier this week before the London event.
• Real fighters bolster authenticity, including Ryan Bader as Mark Coleman, Bas Rutten as himself and Oleksandr Usyk as Igor Vovchanchyn.
• Publicity highlights include Johnson’s noted physical transformation for the role and Ava Raine’s WWE profile as NXT’s General Manager.