UFC President Dana White has given Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson his stamp of approval for his upcoming film.
As some MMA followers are seemingly conscious, the WWE wrestler is at the moment filming ‘The Smashing Machine’. Being directed by Benny Safdie of ‘Uncut Gems’ fame, ‘The Rock’ will painting UFC legend Mark Kerr. Within the early 2000s, an HBO documentary adopted the heavyweight’s rise, after which brutal decline within the sport.
Again in 2019, Johnson revealed plans to adapt the documentary into a movie with himself enjoying Kerr. After a number of delays, the film is now lastly being filmed. On social media, the person recognized to many followers worldwide as ‘The Rock’ has given a number of updates. Simply primarily based on the photographs seen up to now, it’s a task that Johnson is taking very critically.
Moreover, it appears that evidently UFC President Dana White is a fan of what he’s seen as nicely. Talking in a current interview with Collider, the promoter was requested about Johnson’s position within the movie. There, White praised The Rock, stating that the wrestler-turned-actor was placing every thing he had into the film. That’s evidenced by the truth that Johnson just lately suffered an elbow harm whereas filming.
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UFC President Dana White praises Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson throughout filming of MMA movie
Dana White is such a believer within the movie, that he believes the longtime actor might get himself within the Oscar dialog. Whereas ‘The Rock’ has been appearing for many years now, he’s by no means been nominated by the Academy Awards. White believes that may change with the wrestler’s efficiency enjoying Mark Kerr subsequent 12 months.
“I don’t know should you noticed it, however he was displaying on his Instagram the opposite day that he tousled his elbow.” Dana White advised Collider, discussing Dwayne Johnson’s position as Mark Kerr in an upcoming movie. “‘The Rock’ will kill this. He’ll nail this position. I understand how critical he’s taking this, I do know who’s working with him, and I understand how exhausting he’s engaged on this movie. I believe that this could possibly be the chance for ‘The Rock’ to truly be nominated for an Oscar.” (h/t MMA Mania)
Along with ‘The Rock’ showing within the movie, there are a number of different large names hooked up to the mission. Present undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk is ready to painting Igor Vovchanchyn, and Ryan Bader is slated to play UFC legend Mark Coleman.
What do you make of those feedback from Dana White? Are you excited to see ‘The Rock’ play former UFC heavyweight Mark Kerr?