Dwayne Johnson Loses 30 Pounds for New Film Role

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has undergone a significant physical transformation, recently debuting a much slimmer physique at the Venice Film Festival while promoting his film The Smashing Machine, in which he plays MMA fighter Mark Kerr. Johnson gained 30 pounds of muscle for that role but is now losing weight for his next project, Lizard Music, directed by Benny Safdie, where he will portray an eccentric 70-something-year-old character known as Chicken Man. The film is based on Daniel Pinkwater's children’s fantasy novel and involves a whimsical adventure with a 70-year-old chicken companion. Johnson expressed excitement about the opportunity to transform his body again and joked about eating less chicken as part of his preparation. His transformation has sparked fan concern due to the drastic change, but he clarified it is for the new role rather than any health issues. The Smashing Machine received critical acclaim, with Johnson’s performance earning emotional responses at its premiere, marking a notable shift in his acting career toward more challenging roles.