Breaking: Dwayne Johnson Wins Praise at Venice Film Festival for ‘The Smashing Machine’
Dwayne Johnson “The Rock” shocked audiences at the Venice Film Festival 2025 with his dramatic performance in The Smashing Machine, directed by Benny Safdie. Portraying UFC legend Mark Kerr, Johnson transformed himself physically and emotionally, with prosthetics by Oscar-winning artist Kazu Hiro. The film, backed by A24, explores Kerr’s rise as a UFC champion and…