The first look for A24’s The Smashing Machine was recently shared. In the photo, we see star, Dwayne Johnson who is completely transformed.

The film marks the solo feature directorial debut of Benny Safdie, who previously collaborated with his brother Josh on A24’s Good Time and Uncut Gems. Along with Johnson, Emily Blunt stars. Additional cast members include Lyndysey Gavin as Eliabeth Coleman, Oleksandr Usyk as Igor Vovchanchyn, Ryan Bader as Mark Coleman and Zoe Kosovic as McKenzie Coleman.

The film casts Johnson as legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr, who struggled with addiction and his marriage while becoming an icon of the sport. Blunt is starring as Dawn Staples, Kerr’s wife.

Johnson plays MMA legend Mark Kerr. Kerr was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion and World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner. Over the course of his career, he won over two dozen MMA titles.

Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions are producing the film alongside Safdie’s Out for the Count banner, Eli Bush and David Koplan.

Production is underway, but a release date hasn’t yet been announced.

First look at Benny Safdie’s THE SMASHING MACHINE starring @TheRock and Emily Blunt. pic.twitter.com/GVC2XIHwGV

— A24 (@A24) May 21, 2024