Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has transformed himself to take on a new role as he stars in movie biopic The Smashing Machine. The film will hit cinemas next year, with Johnson taking on the role of martial artist and former UFC fighter Mark Kerr. The Smashing Machine is thought to focus on his history of substance abuse and his relationship with his then-girlfriend, Dawn Staples, played by Emily Blunt .
Johnson is just one part of the star cast, which includes Emily Blunt as his partner, as well as Lyndsey Gavin and Oleksandr Usyk amongst others. Pictures of Dwayne in the new role have been shared, with fans struggling to recognise him. In the pictures Dwayne is seen wearing a yellow sweatshirt, with his usual shaved hairstyle swapped for short brunette curly locks which made him look completely different.
For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US . READ MORE: Ben Affleck's telling change with ex Jennifer Garner amid J-Lo split rumours Dwayne is playing martial artist and former UFC fighter Mark Kerr ( Image: BACKGRID) Movie biopic The Smashing Machine is set for release next year, which will see Johnson take on the starring role ( Image: BACKGRID) Writing on twitter/X, one fan wrote: "Dwayne looks totally different." Another shared: "That’s The Rock? Holy s**t looks unrecognizable".
A third added: "I actually had to zoom in to make sure that was him because wow...
literally unrecognizable!" "Didn't even recognize him!" said a f.
