Celebrities ❯ Actors ❯ Dwayne Johnson

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‘The Smashing Machine’ Builds Awards Momentum as Johnson Details Transformation Ahead of Oct. 3 Release

Johnson says his weight changes were carefully managed to support the film’s realism.

A24 Drops Behind-the-Scenes Featurette for The Smashing Machine as Awards Momentum Builds