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LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 20: Dwayne Johnson is seen at “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on July 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by RB/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 20: Dwayne Johnson is seen at “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on July 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by RB/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Dwayne Johnson’s collaboration with A24 to churn out legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr’s biopic has got moviegoers excited. With this, the fans will see a new avatar of Johnson since he will do something out of the box with this project. The Rock will step away from his typical comic and action genres to work on this film.
With that being certain, will his association with A24 in ‘The Smashing Mashing’ bring the best out of him? Will his grandeur help the movie become a blockbuster? Let’s find out.
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The presence of Dwayne Johnson might do wonders for the film
Despite recent hits and misses Dwayne Johnson is a huge box office draw. Well, this could be one of the key ingredients for the success of this forthcoming movie. Even though doing a biopic of somebody will be a different ball game for The Rock, his pro wrestling experience could still be handy. Apart from that his presence on the big screen nearly always guarantees success.

Just turn around and look at some of his biggest hits. From Fast and Furious to the Jumanji franchise, he has shown the world how a movie does business at the box office. Speaking of Fast and Furious, the seventh part of the franchise has been the golden goose, as it grossed a whopping $1.51 billion worldwide. His net worth reveals that he is the richest actor on the planet, which hints at a vast fanbase that always anticipates his movies. With that stature, DJ could catapult the biopic to the top and make it a blockbuster.
Mark Kerr’s story could also play an important role
Mark Kerr’s story has indeed been filled with highs and lows. His life story truly reflects the difficulties one could face in the toughest times. From falling prey to substance abuse to winning the UFC World Championship tournament twice, it proves how determined he was to get himself out of the clutches of such unwanted obstacles.

The presence of Dwayne Johnson to churn out this highly anticipated story, and the hardships faced by Kerr in his life are what will probably make it a success at the box office
A24’s reputation might help the film
A24 is known for constantly producing excellent and well-presented movies that garner a lot of attention from fans. Its artistic innovation was indeed visible in one of its projects, known as ‘Moonlight’, which was nominated for the Oscars as well.
Other than that, its other projects, such as Room, Amy, and Ex Machina, are some of the most captivating stories that gained a lot of success and were even nominated for the Oscars. This shows how well-presented films are made by this production house, and they could use this reputation while working with Johnson and make this another success at the box office.
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WWE and MMA fans under the same umbrella
One of the most important aspects of ‘The Smashing Machine’ will be the fanbase it will cater to. Just imagine a star from the film and pro wrestling industry playing the role of another great from the MMA circuit; it has massive crossover potential Well, after the formation of TKO, the fans somewhere or another want to see a collaboration between both sports. With the announcement of this project, this collaboration seems possible, but not under the TKO holdings.
Nevertheless, not only will it target film fanatics, but it will also attract WWE and UFC audiences to the movie. After all, it will have WWE icon Dwayne Johnson playing the iconic Mark Kerr from the UFC.
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“The Smashing Machine” carries all the ingredients for success and it remains to be seen how it performs at the box office and will it mark a turning point in Dwayne Johnson’s career. Are you looking forward to this film? Do you believe it will be a success? Let us know in the comments.
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