The Smashing Machine

The Smashing Machine is an upcoming biographical sports drama film directed by Benny Safdie. The movie tells the story of Mark "The Smashing Machine" Kerr, a former wrestler and MMA fighter, played by Dwayne Johnson. The film explores Kerr's tumultuous career, including his successes in the UFC and PRIDE, as well as his struggles with substance abuse and personal relationships. Emily Blunt stars alongside Johnson as Dawn Staples, Kerr's then-wife. The film also features a cast of real-life fighters and athletes, including Oleksandr Usyk, Bas Rutten, and Ryan Bader, playing historical figures from the MMA world.