Dwayne Johnson lands another dramatic role amid his continued hunt for an Academy Award nomination.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson wants to be taken seriously as an actor. (Photo Illustration: Carl Godfrey/Yahoo News; photo: Frazer ...

Over 20 years ago, HBO released its acclaimed documentary about the life of mixed martial artist Mike Kerr, and now his story is getting the Hollywood treatment. A24’s newest release, The Smashing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For Johnson, The Smashing Machine is a pivot in his career. The former professional wrestler is going from bona fide action star ...

Rohan Naahar is a News Writer for Collider. From Francois Ozon to David Fincher, he'll watch anything once. He has covered everything from Marvel to the Oscars, and Marvel at the Oscars. He also ...

Dwayne Johnson was determined to get Moana's Maui back to who he's meant to be in the live-action film. But coming off 2025's ...

Benny Safdie’s biopic heralds a new era for the veteran performer. The Smashing Machine is a biopic for those who are either sick of or have no interest in them. It’s one of the few movies in the ...

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Transforming into MMA legend Mark Kerr for The Smashing Machine meant taking a pay cut, as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson‘s salary for the role has been revealed. In a report from Deadline about the biopic ...

Rohan Naahar is a News Writer for Collider. From Francois Ozon to David Fincher, he'll watch anything once. He has covered everything from Marvel to the Oscars, and Marvel at the Oscars. He also ...

“The Smashing Machine” recounts the success and struggles of Ultimate Fighting Championship champion Mark Kerr. Relying on his own professional wrestling background, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson gives a ...

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 ...