Overview

• Dwayne Johnson was visibly emotional at the premiere and later wrote on Instagram that the response was beyond his imagination.
• Early reviews single out Johnson’s layered turn as Mark Kerr, with subtle prosthetics by Oscar winner Kazu Hiro helping reshape his look.
• Critics describe the film as well-crafted yet narratively familiar, noting a comparatively tame approach to the biopic’s beats.
• Johnson said in Venice that he has felt pigeonholed as an action star and is now pursuing roles that tap into more vulnerable territory.
• A24’s film co-stars Emily Blunt and focuses on Kerr’s late-1990s struggles with addiction and relationships, with U.S. theaters set for October 3.