DWAYNE 'THE ROCK' JOHNSON'S DRAMATIC NEW LOOK HAS EVERYONE TALKING AT VENICE FILM FESTIVAL
Everyone is talking about Dwayne Johnson at Venice Film Festival, but disappointingly, not for his 15 minute long standing ovation for The Smashing Machine - and rather for his appearance.
The Rock walked the red carpet at Venice Film Festival yesterday (September 1) for his new movie, a far cry from his usual popcorn flicks, in which he plays MMA fighter and UFC pioneer Mark Kerr.
It's reported the ex-WWE fighter lost around 60 pounds for the role and his change in appearance has meant social media has ultimately been distracted from the movie itself.
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2025-09-02T11:03:21Z