Starring Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr, Emily Blunt as Dawn Staples, and Lyndsey Gavin as Elizabeth Coleman in the biographical drama The Smashing Machine (2025).
Main cast
- Mark KerrDwayne JohnsonMain
- Dawn StaplesEmily BluntMain
- Elizabeth ColemanLyndsey GavinMain
Supporting cast
- Mark ColemanJesse PlemonsSupp
- JohnnyJohn C. ReillySupp
- Bas RuttenRyan DorseySupp
- CoachJoe HenrySupp
Guest & voice
- Himself (cameo)Bas RuttenGuest
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About this cast
The Smashing Machine is an upcoming biographical drama film directed by Benny Safdie, based on the life of mixed martial arts legend Mark Kerr. Dwayne Johnson portrays the troubled two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, supported by Emily Blunt as his girlfriend Dawn Staples and Lyndsey Gavin as journalist Elizabeth Coleman.
FAQs
Who plays Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine?
Dwayne Johnson portrays former UFC heavyweight champion Mark Kerr.
Who plays Dawn Staples in The Smashing Machine?
Emily Blunt plays Dawn Staples, Mark Kerr’s girlfriend.
Who plays Elizabeth Coleman in The Smashing Machine?
Lyndsey Gavin plays journalist Elizabeth Coleman.
Is The Smashing Machine a TV series or a film?
It is a feature film, not a TV series.
Who directed The Smashing Machine?
Benny Safdie directed the film.
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