Dwayne Johnson to Star as MMA Fighter Mark Kerr in 'The Smashing Machine'

Benny Safdie Directs A24's Drama Depicting Kerr's Career and Struggles with Addiction

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is set to star as MMA fighter Mark Kerr in a new movie titled 'The Smashing Machine', directed by Benny Safdie and produced by A24.
The film will depict Kerr's rise in the fighting world, his struggles with addiction, and his personal life.
The Smashing Machine is a drama based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary MMA fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career.
Johnson and Safdie have been collaborating on the project since Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions acquired the rights in 2019.
The film marks a departure from Johnson's usual action and comedy roles, and is being hailed as his most dramatic project yet.