The Hollywood Reporter

Casting Non-Actors and Athletes in Films Like ‘F1,’ ‘The Smashing Machine’ and ‘Marty Supreme’

Casting directors of some of this season’s buzziest films chronicle how enlisting professionals lent credibility to the contenders. By Max Gao For the first time in the ceremony’s 98-year history, ...
Forbes

Dwayne Johnson’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ New On Streaming This Week

The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as real-life MMA and UFC icon Mark Kerr, is coming to digital streaming this week. The film also stars Emily Blunt as Kerr’s girlfriend, Dawn ...

First ‘The Smashing Machine’ Reviews on Rotten Tomatoes Signal Massive Shift in The Rock’s Acting Career

The first reviews for Smashing Machine suggest a massive shift in The Rock’s acting career as he reunites with Emily Blunt in ...
Forbes

Dwayne Johnson’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ Gets Streaming Date, Report Says

The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as true-life mixed martial arts and Ultimate Fighting Championship legend Mark Kerr, is reportedly coming soon to digital streaming. Directed ...
The Maui News

Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Smashing Machine’ hits and misses

This image released by A24 shows Dwayne Johnson in a scene from "The Smashing Machine." A24 via AP Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine” showcases Dwayne Johnson in a dramatic role, playing real life ...