Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has begun his transformation into Mark Carr.
The 52-year-old superstar, who just scored another blockbuster with WWE, posted a video on Sunday of the first stages of his MMA training as he begins preparing to play Carr in the upcoming biopic. smashing machine.
Watch footage of Johnson below.
First day.
MMA training camp.
Preparation for “Smashing Machine”
I am learning every day and it has been a very humbling, intense and motivating journey into this world of combat.
Mark Kerr – Two-time @UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, Vallitudo World Champion.
I'm a hard worker, and I realized that in this role I would have to work harder than any other job I've ever had in my life.
This physicality is just part of a larger journey, and it truly is a team effort.
It's about growth and gratitude.
First day.
Johnson is set to star in a new film chronicling the rise and fall of Kerr, a two-time UFC heavyweight tournament champion and Pride FC veteran. Award-winning studio A24 will produce the film, with director Benny Safdie at the helm. Uncut gems. Safdie also wrote the script for the film, which has been in development for several years and was first announced by Johnson in late 2019 ahead of UFC 244.
Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt signed on to play the role of Kerr's wife, Dawn Staples.