Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as The Rock, is determined to take his professional endeavors to new heights by challenging himself like never before.
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After the recent announcement about Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s decision to embark on his first significant and intense acting role in the upcoming biopic, The Smashing Machine, the ex-wrestler-turned-actor has now disclosed his future plans for his career trajectory.
In a conversation with Variety regarding his upcoming collaboration with director Benny Safdie on a sports drama based on the life of MMA fighter Mark Kerr, Johnson expressed his desire to challenge himself in ways he hasn’t before. Known for his blockbuster films, he explained that he is now seeking to create movies that have deeper meaning and explore the human experience of struggle and pain.
Johnson clarified that he is not completely abandoning blockbuster projects, but for now, he is focusing on other types of roles. He emphasized that this is not an abandonment of big, blockbuster movies because he genuinely enjoys making them and recognizes their value and importance. However, he believes there is a time and place for everything, and at this stage in his career, he craves more than just box office success. He wants to delve into stories that touch on the essence of humanity.
Jack Black is expressing his desire for a movie adaptation of Red Dead Redemption because he believes it has a superior storyline compared to The Last of Us. He believes that the limited and restricted nature of games before Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom is not appealing to some fans, as mentioned by a producer of Zelda. Johnathan Anderson sees director Safdie as the perfect partner for his first solo project, The Smashing Machine, after collaborating with his brother on previous hits such as Uncut Gems and Good Time. It remains to be seen what direction Anderson will take next and what serious roles he will explore alongside The Smashing Machine. As for now, the release date for The Smashing Machine has not been announced. For more upcoming films, check out our list of the best movies releasing this year and beyond. Stay tuned for weekly digests, stories from your favorite communities, and more exciting content.
