Emily Blunt Praises Dwayne Johnson in The Smashing Machine: ‘I Love Him so Much’

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As a movie enthusiast who has witnessed some of the most captivating performances on screen, I must say that Emily Blunt’s praise for Dwayne Johnson in “The Smashing Machine” is truly heartfelt and well-deserved. Having seen the transformation of Johnson in this film, I can vouch that he has indeed disappeared into his character, a testament to his dedication and talent as an actor.

Emily Blunt has nothing but praise for her Smashing Machine co-star, Dwayne Johnson.

What did Emily Blunt say about Dwayne Johnson?

At the Red Sea Film Festival held in Saudi Arabia, Blunt shared insights about her character Dawn Staples in The Smashing Machine – an upcoming biopic from A24, which focuses on the life of former wrestler and MMA star Mark Kerr. Notably, Johnson underwent significant physical transformations using prosthetics for this role, a process he seldom employed in past performances. Blunt thinks that with these changes, Johnson achieved an unprecedented ability to immerse himself completely into his character.

Dwayne Johnson, due to both his impressive stature and his inherent personality, has always been hard to overlook. Emma Blunt mentioned this during an interview at a panel (as reported by Variety). She added that the film, focusing on the life of real-life MMA fighter Mark Kerr, is incredibly intense, dealing with Kerr’s battles against addictions and relationships. It was a deeply immersive, emotional, and intense experience to work on it, and Johnson delivers an extraordinary performance in it.

Previously, Johnson and Blunt collaborated on the 2021 release of Jungle Cruise. Eager for another opportunity to work together, they didn’t anticipate that their next project would require such a high level of intensity.

I adore him deeply, and our adventure on ‘Jungle Cruise’ was unforgettable,” Blunt said. “We felt the urge to collaborate again. To be honest, neither of us anticipated that it would lead to a project like ‘The Smashing Machine,’ which I am thrilled for everyone to witness.

In the heat of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s raw and unforgettable era, I delve into the life story of Mark Kerr, a legendary MMA fighter, known as The Smashing Machine. This gripping account chronicles his battles not just in the ring, but also with addiction, triumph, love, and friendships that unfold in the year 2000.

Additionally gracing the screen on The Smashing Machine are Lyndsey Gavin, Oleksandr Usyk, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Zoe Kosovic.

As a dedicated admirer, I’d like to highlight that it’s me – or rather, I have the privilege to be talking about Benny Safdie. He’s the brilliant mind behind the script, the visionary director, and even lends his hand as co-producer for the groundbreaking film The Smashing Machine. Joining him in this remarkable production journey are Johnson, Eli Bush, and David Koplan, serving as additional producers.

A24 will release The Smashing Machine in 2025.

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2024-12-05 19:41