Overview

• A24 released a new behind-the-scenes featurette featuring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, and Benny Safdie discussing the role and preparation.
• The film premiered at Venice, where Safdie won the Silver Lion for Best Director, and then screened at Toronto to mostly positive reviews.
• Critics highlight the near-documentary authenticity, with key moments closely reenacting John Hyams’ 2002 film about Mark Kerr.
• Mark Kerr called Johnson’s physical and prosthetic transformation “jaw-dropping,” praising the precise capture of his mannerisms.
• A24 set a wide theatrical opening for October 3, with select early engagements beginning September 22.