“The Smashing Machine,” out October 3, comes from writer/director Benny Safdie, who marks his solo film directorial debut with the movie. He is best known for working alongside his brother Josh, co-directing the acclaimed “Uncut Gems,” among other films.

Dwayne Johnson is playing MMA and UFC fighter Mark Kerr in the biopic "The Smashing Machine."Johnson looks unrecognizable in the movie, appearing to wear a wig and prosthetics."The Smashing Machine," written and directed by Benny Safdie,

The upcoming A24 biographical drama film “The Smashing Machine” takes its title from the 2002 HBO documentary of the same name, which chronicled the rise and struggles of UFC legend and MMA pioneer Mark Kerr.