Overview

• At the Los Angeles premiere, Blunt told People that Johnson is a wise, steady friend with a “zen Polynesian vibe.”
• The Smashing Machine, an A24 release starring Johnson as Mark Kerr and Blunt as Dawn Staples-Kerr, is now in theaters.
• Blunt and Johnson said their friendship developed quickly on Jungle Cruise and emphasized trust and vulnerability during a Sept. 8 TIFF discussion.
• Critics including The Independent’s Geoffrey Macnab and IndieWire’s Ryan Lattanzio praised both performances, citing awards potential.
• The film received a reported 15-minute standing ovation at its Sept. 1 Venice premiere.