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Dwayne Johnson has reached a 'turning point' in his career

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has declared his latest movie The Smashing Machine represents a "turning point" in his acting career because he wasn't even thinking about box office numbers.

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Sydney Sweeney's 'Christy' Suffers Opening Weekend Knock Down After Grossing Only $1.3 Million

The film based on female American boxer Christy Martin starring Sydney Sweeney did not do well in its opening weekend in theaters

International Business Times UK

Dwayne Johnson says his string of early career flops was because he shied away from a challenge: "I don't think I was ready for anything other than easy, light, family films"

The A-list actor reflects on Tooth Fairy, Race to Witch Mountain, and more

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Three Years After Black Adam, Dwayne Johnson Reflects On His Short DCEU Stint And How He Feels About the DCU

It went by so quickly.

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Jonathan Bailey may ask Dwayne Johnson for tips after being crowned Sexiest Man Alive

Jonathan Bailey is still stunned after being named People's Sexiest Man Alive, and he may turn to the likes of Dwayne Johnson, Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans for tips on the newfound attention.

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Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz to reunite for new Mummy movie – reports

Fourth in the series will be directed by horror-comedy specialists Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, AKA Radio Silence

The Guardian - UK

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz in talks to return for new Mummy film

New film will mark Fraser’s first appearance in franchise in 17 years and Weisz’s first in 24

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Dwayne Johnson’s Daughters Pulled An A+ Prank On Him, And A Classic Will Ferrell Movie Was Involved

Talk about a nightmare before Christmas.

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Rebecca Ferguson: ‘I seek sensations – movies that get inside of me and twirl my intestines up like spaghetti’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The Swedish star of ‘Dune’ commands the room ferociously in Kathryn Bigelow’s deeply stressful new armageddon tale ‘A House of Dynamite’. She speaks to Adam White about nuclear war, standing up for herself on toxic sets, leaving ‘Mission: Impossible’ behind, and the co-star blind item that got…

The Independent UK

The 'Doom' movie is 20 years old: Looking back at Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's dreadful Martian action flick

Not even The People's Champion can save you from this Martian disaster.

Space

Fallen stars: why are Hollywood A-listers flopping at the box office?

This season has seen underwhelming results from stars such as Margot Robbie, Dwayne Johnson, Julia Roberts and Keanu Reeves

The Guardian - US

‘It’s New For Me.’ Dwayne Johnson Reacts After Christopher Nolan Praises His Work In The Smashing Machine

Earning Nolan's praise would be a badge of honor.

Cinemablend

Dwayne Johnson credits Brendan Fraser with kickstarting his movie career

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has credited Brendan Fraser with kickstarting his movie career by "embracing" him when he landed a small role in 2001 blockbuster The Mummy Returns.

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The Rock pays tribute to Brendan Fraser for helping kickstart his acting career 24 years ago in The Mummy Returns: "I love that man for that"

Dwayne Johnson is still grateful to Brendan Fraser for "embracing" him as a first-time actor on set of The Mummy Returns

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Christopher Nolan lauds Dwayne Johnson's 'incredible' performance in The Smashing Machine

Christopher Nolan was very impressed with Dwayne Johnson's performance in The Smashing Machine and told director Benny Safdie that his movie about former wrestler Mark Kerr will be "understood" more over time despite disappointing box office figures.

The Independent UK

Christopher Nolan says Dwayne Johnson has given best movie performance of 2025

‘It’s a really remarkable poiece of work,’ the ‘Oppenheimer’ director says

Total Film

Christopher Nolan calls The Rock's new movie The Smashing Machine "incredible" and "heartbreaking": "I don't think you'll see a better performance this year"

Despite flopping at the box office, The Smashing Machine has received big praise

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I Wasn't The Smashing Machine's Biggest Fan, But There's Something I Can't Stop Thinking About

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Plunged in Debt

13 Famous Actors Who Refused to Work Together in Hollywood

Hollywood might look glamorous on the outside, but behind the scenes, egos, creative clashes, and personal rivalries often lead to real tension. Even the most talented actors sometimes draw a hard line about who they’ll share the screen with. Whether it’s over past drama, conflicting personalities, or on-set feuds that…

Cinemablend

After The Smashing Machine, 5 UFC Fighters I'd Love To See Get Biopics

More MMA biopics, Hollywood, please and thank you.

International Business Times UK

Flopped? Dwayne Johnson Defends 'The Smashing Machine' After Shockingly Weak Debut

Dwayne Johnson defends his dramatic turn in Benny Safdie's 'The Smashing Machine' after a £4.45m ($6.00m) opening weekend; festival praise and industry analysis explain the divide.

I'm pretty sure Cillian Murphy's new Netflix movie is going to win awards

And I haven't even seen it!

Total Film

Dwayne Johnson addresses The Smashing Machine debuting to a career-worst $5.9 million over its opening weekend: "In our storytelling world, you can't control box office results"

"Truth is, this film has changed my life"

Cinemablend

Dwayne Johnson Reacts To Smashing Machine’s Poor Box Office Performance, And Here’s What I Hope This Doesn’t Mean For The Future

The Rock’s latest didn’t exactly smash the box office.

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Dwayne Johnson reacts to Smashing Machine's box office flop with emotional statement

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has responded after his new film The Smashing Machine flopped at the box office to give the former wrestler the worst opening weekend of his career.

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