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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's biographical film "The Smashing Machine," released last year, was widely regarded as his passion project to transition into a serious dramatic actor and target an Academy Award for Best Actor. Unfortunately, the film underperformed, receiving poor reviews and lower-than-expected box office returns. It failed to gain significant traction during last year's awards season, ultimately missing out on any Oscar nominations.
Addressing the outcome in a recent interview with "Esquire" magazine, Johnson stated, "It would've been great to be nominated, but I quickly realized that just being part of that conversation was an achievement in itself. It's exciting! How amazing would it have been if it actually happened! I hoped it would, but it didn't. Yet, I never thought, 'Oh, that's fine.' I always believed it was important, and it ignited a fire in me: Let's go back and keep working hard."
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Johnson has previously admitted regretting his public endorsement of Joe Biden for president, citing his desire not to alienate fans with differing political views. In this latest interview, he reiterated his commitment to keeping his personal political opinions private, prioritizing his creative work. He explained, "I've learned to keep my political views to myself. Of course, sometimes, there's nothing we can't say. If I'm wrong, I'll tell you I'm wrong. Or if I feel I have the upper hand, and it's the right direction, I'll share it with you. Politics is everywhere, and it's endless."
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However, Johnson was candid about his general dislike for politics, stating, "I don't like politics; sometimes I even hate it. I hate the mudslinging in the political arena, and all the other related nonsense. Because when I hear you (the interviewer) mention that Bruce Springsteen, whom I admire greatly, directly addressed Trump at his concert, my immediate first thought is: 'Oh, why don't they just talk face-to-face? They should sit down and have a proper conversation.' I don't know what the outcome of that conversation would be, but I know it's an important step."
via： Esquire