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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kevin E G Perry

Dwayne Johnson hints at move away from blockbusters: ‘I want more humanity’

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Dwayne Johnson has revealed his intention to focus on more dramatic roles, saying that he wants to make films that explore “struggle [and] pain”.

It was recently announced that the 51-year-old will play MMA fighter and UFC pioneer Mark Kerr in A24’s forthcoming biopic, The Smashing Machine.

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