Whether you’re a WWE fan or a self-proclaimed part of Film Twitter, you probably haven’t been able to escape the conversation around The Smashing Machine. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s dramatic turn in the A24 biopic has been making headlines since before production even began… and now, it’s latest trailer has found one unique way to catch my attention.
On Tuesday morning, A24 released the latest trailer for The Smashing Machine, following its recent premiere, and subsequent success, at the Venice Film Festival. The trailer shows off a smattering of elements from the film: Johnson’s nearly-unrecognizable performance as real-life MMA fighter Mark Kerr, the gorgeous cinematography from Maceo Bishop, and one very particular needle drop.
