Dwayne Johnson has partnered with A24 to direct the upcoming film, Smashing machine. Being a biographical sports drama film, fans were eagerly waiting for the release of the film but now some surprising news has arrived for the fans.
Ukrainian professional boxer competing with Johnson Oleksandr Usyk has been roped in to star in the film. Who exactly is this legendary boxer? Read on to find out.
Oleksandr Usyk to star in Dwayne Johnson's next film
A24 is known for horror, not sports dramas, and unique films with metaphorical or transcendent endings, but it seems the studio is really experimenting with different genres, with legendary actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson being a part of it.
The actor was last seen in the 2023 film Fast X Johnson has not made any Hollywood appearances since, other than in simple cameos. The WWE-focused actor has become a frequent presence at WWE's grand events, but Smashing Machine It was revealed.
Dwayne Johnson's first appearance in the upcoming A24 film, wearing boxing shorts and sitting in a corner, was well received by fans.
However, fans are super excited to see legendary boxer Oleksandr Usyk taking the lead role alongside Dwayne Johnson. The Ukrainian professional boxer is known as an unbeatable champion. Usyk is the current title holder of the World Boxing Association (WBA), International Boxing Federation (IBF), World Boxing Organization (WBO) and World Boxing Council (WBC).
Four-time world champion Oleksandr Usyk is the first professional boxer to hold all four major world titles, so Johnson looks set to face a pretty formidable opponent (or supporting player) in his next fight.
Meanwhile, Dwayne Johnson also seems to be on a transcendental journey in his Hollywood career, and in an interview he revealed why he poured his heart into such a film. Smashing Machine!
Dwayne Johnson wants to express humanity through his movies!
He will play Black Adam in the 2022 DCU movie. Black Adam, Dwayne Johnson got the shock of his life when his character wasn't featured in James Gunn's DCU. The Rock took a break from film acting and briefly joined WWE to continue his film work behind the camera.
Johnson is ready to share his journey and revealed he has a special reason for taking on the starring role. Smashing machine. In an interview with Variety magazine, Jumanji The actor said he wants to continue to push himself forward.
Johnson said he wants to star in films that depict humanity and explore suffering and pain, and he is fully committed to the upcoming A24 project.
I now want to push myself in a different way. I now want to make meaningful films that explore humanity and struggles. [and] pain.
Benny Safdie has also been confirmed to direct the film, which stars Dwayne Johnson and Oleksandr Usyk and is scheduled for release in 2025.
