It's almost strange to say that Dwayne Johnson, through his transformed appearance in his first A24 movie, actually looks more like Mark Kerr than The Rock, as it were.

A new look at the A24 sports drama sees an unrecognizable Johnson in action as the film's first trailer nears. Via A24 on X (formerly Twitter), A24 released the first poster for The Smashing Machine.

The first look , posted Tuesday, shows Johnson nearly unrecognizable sitting in the corner of an MMA ring as trainers tend to him. Dwayne Johnson plays Mark Kerr in A24's "The Smashing Machine." ...

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson transforms into MMA and UFC fighter Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie's A24 biopic "The Smashing Machine," releasing this fall.

The 2025 movie schedule is a pretty huge opportunity for Dwayne Johnson ’s acting career. With what we know about A24’s The Smashing Machine upping the blockbuster actor’s game, fans are ...

And a first-look photo from the film reveals that Johnson looks different than usual. Studio A24 released the photo on X. It shows Johnson in character as Mark Kerr, a wrestler and MMA fighter.

Dwayne Johnson Is Unrecognizable in 'The Smashing Machine' Before Breakthrough, Dwayne Johnson is set to make his A24 debut in The Smashing Machine, directed by Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems, Good Time).

Benny Safdie is set to make his solo directing debut with A24 ‘s “The Smashing Machine” about MMA fighter Mark Kerr. Real-life WWE alum Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will return to his roots ...

A24 Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, is known for his big smile, ripped body, and trademark tattoos. However, Johnson has completely transformed his appearance to play Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine.

Dwayne Johnson will be taking his most dramatic role to date in a new A24 project from one half of the Uncut Gems team, Benny Safdie. Johnson is set to star in The Smashing Machine as real-life ...

Dwayne Johnson will co-star in 'Breakthrough,' a new A24 thriller penned by Zeke Goodman, multiple sources tell Deadline.