# @hollywoodreporter on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=ee24ntThlOY
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- **Posted:** 2025-09-30T22:09:40.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Hollywood Reporter (@hollywoodreporter) — https://gondola.cc/hollywoodreporter

## Caption

"I could see that there was this depth and complexity to him" - Director Benny Safdie talks about meeting Dwayne Johnson and immediately knowing he was perfect for the role of Mark Kerr in 'The Smashing Machine.'

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#BennySafdie on Meeting #DwayneJohnson & Knowing He Was Perfect for #TheSmashingMachine #shorts 

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