Dwayne Johnson in 'The Smashing Machine.' A24 Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Dwayne Johnson plays pioneer UFC fighter Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine, the movie from Independent Spirit Award-winner writer-director Benny Safdie.