A24 dates Mma biopic ‘The Smashing Machine’ starring Dwayne Johnson in October
A24 has scheduled Benny Safdie’s Mark Kerr mixed martial arts biopic The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne Johnson for an October 3 release.
The film follows Kerr at the peak of his powers during the no-holds-barred era of the UFC, as he questions himself and struggles with life and his relationship with girlfriend Dawn Staples, played by Emily Blunt.
A24 produced and financed the film and introduced the package at Cannes last year when Johnson flew in to meet international buyers. There has been talk about a potential awards play for the A-lister and star of films like the Fast And Furious films,...
The film follows Kerr at the peak of his powers during the no-holds-barred era of the UFC, as he questions himself and struggles with life and his relationship with girlfriend Dawn Staples, played by Emily Blunt.
A24 produced and financed the film and introduced the package at Cannes last year when Johnson flew in to meet international buyers. There has been talk about a potential awards play for the A-lister and star of films like the Fast And Furious films,...
- 4/3/2025
- ScreenDaily
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