Why Dwayne Johnson's 'Smashing Machine' Role Is Unlike Any in His Career
IMDb talks with 'The Smashing Machine' stars Dwayne Johnson (Mark Kerr), Emily Blunt (Dawn Staples), and writer and director Benny Safdie. Johnson shares how his role was unlike any challenge he's previously taken on in his career. Safdie and Blunt share why they knew Johnson could tap into a deeper well of emotion for his dramatic role as UFC Champion Mark Kerr. The trio discuss how Blunt and Johnson's friendship helped add a foundation to go deeper to find their on-screen relationship and moments of realness through improv. They reflect on the importance of the music in the movie, from Nala Sinephro's score to the playlist Safdie created for Johnson and Blunt to help them get a full picture of his vision for this film.