Overview

• The biographical drama follows MMA icon Mark Kerr, revealing the strain of addiction and personal turmoil behind his public dominance.
• After a warmly received world premiere at Venice, the film screened in Berlin before a high-profile London red carpet.
• Dwayne Johnson attended in London with his daughter Simone “Ava Raine,” a WWE performer who serves as NXT’s general manager.
• German theatrical release is slated for October 2, with Emily Blunt portraying Kerr’s then-wife Dawn Staples.
• Director Benny Safdie says he chose 16mm to heighten authenticity in the fight scenes and notes Johnson first approached him about the project.