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The biographical drama "The Smashing Machine," starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, recently held its world premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival. The film has garnered largely positive reviews, notably winning the Silver Lion for Best Director at Venice, positioning it as a strong contender for next year's awards season. Capitalizing on the growing buzz, distributor A24 Films released the film's second trailer tonight.
※ Watch the second trailer via the link below ▼
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"The Smashing Machine" is based on the true story of Mark Kerr, a renowned wrestler and two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion. Johnson portrays Kerr, while Blunt plays Kerr's ex-wife, Dawn Staples, with whom he separated in 2015. Johnson also serves as a co-producer on the film alongside Benny Safdie, through his co-founded production company, Seven Bucks Productions. The film is scheduled for an October 3 release in North America.