Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson addresses shock weight loss and says he plans to lose more

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At the 2025 Venice Film Festival, Dwayne ‘The Rock‘ Johnson publicly admitted that he had lost weight, leaving fans in awe of his significantly slimmer appearance.

The veteran actor, who is now 53 years old and hails from Hollywood, has been actively publicizing his upcoming movie titled “The Smashing Machine.” To portray the role of MMA fighter Mark Kerr authentically, he significantly increased his body weight by approximately 30 pounds, focusing on building muscle.

His next role will require him to reverse the changes he’s made to his famously chiseled physique.

In the upcoming movie titled “Lizard Music,” Johnson will portray the role of ‘Chicken Man,’ an elderly character who shares a unique friendship with a chicken.

The star mentioned to Variety that there’s quite a distance left for him to cover as he contemplates his future steps in a career spanning several decades,” is one possible way to paraphrase ‘I still have a long ways to go,’ while keeping it natural and easy to read.

He joked about looking forward to possibly making another transformation, similar to what he did with the Smashing Machine, which translates to eating less chicken.

The project derives inspiration from a novel titled similarly by Daniel Pinkwater, first released for public consumption in 1976.

A summary from Deadline states that when a young boy happens upon a clandestine nighttime transmission of reptiles producing alien tunes, a concealed portal to the extraordinary is unlocked.

His quest for solutions takes him to an unusual character known as The Chicken Man, accompanied by his elderly feathered friend Claudia, both being like-minded individuals who have caught a glimpse of the extraordinary.

As a self-proclaimed connoisseur of life’s rich tapestry, I embarked on an extraordinary journey alongside like-minded individuals, all driven by a common dream. Initially, this adventure was shrouded in mystery as we sought to uncover a secret society hidden from the world’s eye. However, what began as a simple hunt soon transformed into something far more profound: a passage through realms unseen, harmonies unexplored, and an indestructible bond forged between souls who had been adrift. The enchantment we discovered wasn’t merely in the mysteries we unearthed, but in the connections we made with one another – a truly magical experience that will forever remain etched in our hearts.

John, formerly known for his career as a WWE wrestler, has garnered attention that suggests an Oscar nomination after the premiere of The Smashing Man at the Venice Film Festival.

He stars opposite Emily Blunt, who plays Mark’s girlfriend Dawn Staples in the Benny Safdie film.

They received a 15-minute standing ovation last Tuesday night at the film fest. 

During the wild applause, Safdie embraced the lead stars and burst into tears at the reception. 

Johnson’s latest roles mark pivotal moment in his acting career as he moves away from action films.

He feels the need to be treated with respect following being typecast in his past film roles, yearning for more diverse opportunities.

This well-known figure has graced high-profile films such as Jumanji, Moana, and The Fast and the Furious, all of which had substantial production budgets and enjoyed success.

At the festival, I passionately shared, “In Tinseltown, it’s no secret that success often boils down to ticket sales.

Pursuing the box office can get quite deafening, and it may even echo loudly, forcing you into a specific niche and confining you within certain boundaries: “This is your path and these are the roles that the industry expects from you in Hollywood.

I got it, and I enjoyed making those films. Some of them even did exceptionally well. It’s not so much about showing Hollywood what I can do, but rather demonstrating to myself that I can achieve something worthwhile.

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2025-09-09 04:03