Dwayne Johnson Talks ‘Smashing Machine’ Oscar Snub

The actor said the Oscar miss hurt, but it pushed him toward riskier work and a simple next step: ‘Let's go back to work.' ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Smashing Machine’ Subject Mark Kerr on “Gut-Wrenching” Ending and Cussing About Dwayne Johnson’s Prosthetics

Benny Safdie wrote and directed the A24 feature that also stars Emily Blunt in the story of Kerr's path as a UFC Hall of Famer. By Ryan Gajewski Senior Entertainment Reporter “The last scene was ...
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‘The Smashing Machine’ Is Based On Mark Kerr – What To Know About His Story

The new A24 drama The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson represents more than another sports biopic. It delivers a raw and emotional retelling of one of the most fascinating lives in ...

Dwayne Johnson Says ‘Smashing Machine’ Oscars Snub “Lit A Fire In My Spine”

After pouring his heart into his latest onscreen performance, Dwayne Johnson was admittedly let down to be snubbed at the ...
Detroit News

Is 'The Smashing Machine' a true story? Mark Kerr fact checks Dwayne Johnson's movie

The Rock's new movie "The Smashing Machine" is a biopic about MMA fighter Mark Kerr. Director Benny Safdie aimed for the film to be a "truthful representation" of Mark Kerr's life story, but ...
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Dwayne Johnson plays an MMA fighting legend in 'The Smashing Machine.' Here's everything to know about the real Mark Kerr.

Mark Kerr is the subject of the movie "The Smashing Machine."Tiziana FABI/AFP/Getty One of the most dominant fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) during the late 1990s, Kerr rose ...
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See the Cast of “The Smashing Machine” Side-by-Side with the Real People They Play

Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr in 'The Smashing Machine' (2025) ; Mark Kerr after winning the heavyweight tournament during the UFC 14 on July 27, 1997 in Birmingham, Alabama. Dwayne Johnson and Emily ...
Digital Spy

What Mark Kerr thinks of Dwayne Johnson’s portrayal of him in The Smashing Machine

The Smashing Machine spoilers follow. Dwayne Johnson's sports biopic The Smashing Machine is now in cinemas – but what does the movie's real-life subject think of the actor's portrayal? The new film ...
Awful Announcing

As ‘The Smashing Machine’ hits theaters, the original documentary is nearly impossible to find

As The Smashing Machine nears its release date on Friday, Oct. 3, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson hasn’t been hard to find. The source material for the A24 biopic focused on UFC legend Mark Kerr; however, ...
Yahoo! Sports

Mark Kerr Dominated MMA as The Smashing Machine. His Addiction Nearly Took Everything Away.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mark Kerr was a mixed martial arts newcomer in 1997, but already had the look of a superstar. After ...
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Is 'The Smashing Machine' a true story? Mark Kerr fact checks Dwayne Johnson's movie

Minor spoiler alert! We're discussing plot points from "The Smashing Machine" (in theaters now), so be warned if you want to go in completely cold. With the new sports drama “The Smashing Machine,” ...