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You know that movie where the Rock is a Chicken Man? That might be why the WWE star is looking different these days

Gives new meaning to Atlantic City by Bruce Springsteen

The Mary Sue

New ‘The Smashing Machine’ trailer has the perfect needle drop

The perfect soundtrack for The Rock's underdog story?

The Mary Sue

Dwayne Johnson's dramatic physical transformation is for the role of a lifetime: a 70-year old who is best friends with a chicken

The Rock is playing an eccentric older companion to a young boy in search of a secret lizard society

Total Film

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Why did Dwayne Johnson lose so much weight and How did he do it?

The actor has transformed his physical appearance for his latest role in Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine

Evening Standard

Dwayne Johnson is 'slimming down' to play 70 year old Chicken Man in 'whimsical' new film

WWE legend turned Hollywood star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has revealed his recent weight loss is for a new movie role.

BANG Premier

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson reveals real reason behind dramatic new physique: ‘Excited to transform again’

The actor says he is preparing for a new role as a ‘whimsical, eccentric 70-something year-old’

The Independent UK

The Smashing Machine’s Director Sent The Rock An Excellent Gift To Let Him Know He Still Wanted To Make The Movie, And I’m Crushed The Star ‘Never Got It’

Inside the fight to get this film made.

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The Rock Pens A Lovely Statement After Receiving A 15-Minute Standing Ovation For The Smashing Machine

Dwayne Johnson may have a smash hit on his hands.

Cinemablend

Fans Defend Dwayne Johnson After Actor’s New “Slim” Look Raises Health Concerns

“This looks like the work of Ozempic."

Bored Panda

The Smashing Machine’s Benny Safdie Reveals One Aspect Of The Film He Was ‘Obsessed’ With While Making It, And It’s Getting Me More Pumped

As if I wasn’t pumped enough already.

Cinemablend

The Smashing Machine: Did The Rock's Extreme Weight Transformation Go Too Far to Play MMA Legend Mark Kerr?

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's shocking weight transformation for The Smashing Machine sparks debate as he portrays MMA legend Mark Kerr.

International Business Times UK

Dwayne Johnson opens up about being ‘pigeon-holed’ in Hollywood blockbusters

Actor’s newest film, ‘The Smashing Machine’, premiered at Venice film festival on Monday

The Independent UK

Dwayne Johnson cries as new film gets 15-minute standing ovation

New film, ‘The Smashing Machine’, has already been tipped for awards season success

The Independent UK

I Wasn’t Sure What To Expect From Dwayne Johnson In The Smashing Machine But Critics Have Me Pumped For His ‘Scarily Unstable’ Performance

The Rock is cooking up a little something different.

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The Guardian - UK

The Smashing Machine review – Dwayne Johnson only possible casting as crisis-riddled UFC champ Mark Kerr

Former pro wrestler Johnson takes on the role of man-mountain Kerr who goes into meltdown when the unthinkable happens – he loses

The Independent UK

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson shocks fans with slimmed-down physique for serious MMA fighter role

Johnson lost weight to star in A24’s ‘The Smashing Machine’

The Independent UK

The Smashing Machine, Venice review – Proof that Dwayne Johnson is a real actor, and potentially a future Oscar winner

4/5 Filmmaker Benny Safdie asks the star to be raw and vulnerable for the first time in his career – and it’s a sight to behold

The Independent UK

Dwayne Johnson, Oscar contender? ‘The Smashing Machine’ starts buzz at Venice Film Festival

Dwayne Johnson takes a serious turn as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in “The Smashing Machine,” premiering Monday at the Venice Film Festival

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Cinemablend

I Wondered Why The Safdie Brothers Stopped Directing Films Together After Uncut Gems, And Benny Just Shared The Reason

Different tracks, same DNA.

Cinemablend

If You Needed Some BTS Pics Of The Rock’s Tree Trunk Legs To Spice Up Your Day, We Got ‘Em

Those legs deserve their own IMAX poster.

Cinemablend

One Wild Rule Benny Safdie Impressed On Himself To Make The Smashing Machine Feel As Real As Possible: 'I Wanted It To Feel Like You Were At The Fight'

The Smashing Machine took a unique approach to filming the new Dwayne Johnson drama.

Tom’s Guide

‘Happy Gilmore 2’ ultimate cameo guide — from Haley Joel Osment to Post Malone

Like the original, 'Happy Gilmore 2' is packed with cameos you'll have to see to believe.

WhatToWatch

Netflix finally adds sequel to beloved Adam Sandler hit — he's back in his Happy place

Happy Gilmore 2 at last drops on the streamer

The Independent UK

‘Happy Gilmore’ became a cult comedy. 29 years later, Adam Sandler is swinging again

Adam Sandler's “Happy Gilmore” became one of the most beloved comedies of the ’90s and codified the hockey-style swing as a mainstay on golf courses

Cinemablend

Someone Has Seen Dwayne Johnson’s The Smashing Machine, And I’m Hyped About Their Take On The A24 Movie

The Benny Safdie film is already getting major awards buzz.

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