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Upcoming American film by Benny Safdie
The Smashing Machine |
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Directed by |
Benny Safdie |
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Written by | Benny Safdie |
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Cinematography | Maceo Bishop |
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Distributed by | A24 |
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Country | United States |
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Language | English |
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The Smashing Machine is an upcoming American
biographical
sports drama film written and directed by
Benny Safdie. It stars
Dwayne Johnson as former
wrestler and
mixed martial artist
Mark Kerr, alongside
Emily Blunt as his wife.
Cast
Production
In December 2023, it was announced that a
biographical
sports drama film based on the life and career of former
wrestler and
mixed martial artist Mark Kerr was in development at
A24, with
Benny Safdie directing and writing the screenplay, and
Dwayne Johnson in the lead role.
[3] In late February 2024,
Emily Blunt was in talks to join the film.
[4] In March, during the
96th Academy Awards, Johnson confirmed that Blunt would star in the film as Kerr's wife Dawn Staples.
[5] In May, Lyndsey Gavin,
Oleksandr Usyk,
Ryan Bader,
Bas Rutten and Zoe Kosovic joined the cast.
[6]
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Filming
Principal photography began on May 21, 2024, in
Vancouver,
Los Angeles,
New Mexico, and
Tokyo. It is expected to film until August 1.
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References
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"Dwayne Johnson To Play MMA Pioneer & UFC Champ Mark Kerr In Benny Safdie's 'The Smashing Machine' For A24". deadline.com.
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^ Williams, Jackson.
"Roberto 'Cyborg' Abreu Cast As Fabio Gurgel In Mark Kerr Biopic 'The Smashing Machine'". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
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^ Gallupo, Mia (December 13, 2023).
"Dwayne Johnson to Play MMA Fighter Mark Kerr in A24 Movie from Benny Safdie".
The Hollywood Reporter.
Archived from the original on December 13, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
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^ Sneider, Jeff (February 26, 2024).
"Exclusive: Emily Blunt in Talks to Join Dwayne Johnson in Benny Safdie's 'The Smashing Machine'". The InSneider.
Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
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^ Ramos Bechara, Diego (March 10, 2024).
"Dwayne Johnson Talks Reuniting With Emily Blunt for New MMA Drama, 'Possibly' Reteaming for 'Jungle Cruise 2'".
Variety.
Archived from the original on March 11, 2024. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
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^ Brown, Emily (May 21, 2024).
"Dwayne Johnson is completely unrecognizable in new movie role leaving fans shocked".
UNILAD.
Archived from the original on May 21, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
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^ Russell, Skylar (May 22, 2024).
"Report: A24's 'The Smashing Machine' Targeting A December 2024 Release". Fightful.
Archived from the original on May 22, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
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^ Prasad, Sumith (March 2, 2024).
"Dwayne Johnson's The Smashing Machine Starts Multi-Country Filming in May". The Cinemaholic.
Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
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^ Sharf, Zack (May 21, 2024).
"'The Smashing Machine' First Look: Dwayne Johnson Transforms into MMA Icon Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie's A24 Drama".
Variety.
Archived from the original on May 21, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
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