Dwayne Johnson on being pressured to do roles, and how ‘The Smashing Machine’ challenged him in every way

Dwayne Johnson, also known as ‘The Rock’, wants to explore diverse roles. He feels Hollywood often categorizes him. His new film, ‘Smashing Machine,’ offers a transformative change. Johnson plays Mark Kerr, a UFC legend. The film explores Kerr’s life beyond fighting. It shows his struggles with substance abuse. Emily Blunt plays Kerr’s girlfriend, Dawn Staples.