Dwayne Johnson experienced a career highlight when Christopher Nolan praised his work in The Smashing Machine.
The Rock, 53, was in the audience at a Directors Guild of America screening in Los Angeles on October 5, during the film’s opening weekend. Nolan, known for rarely offering public compliments, spoke highly of Johnson’s portrayal of Mma fighter Mark Kerr.
“I think it’s an incredible performance,” Nolan said, calling the role “heartbreaking.” He added, “I don’t think you’ll see a better performance this year or most other years.” The remarks were widely covered in the media, partly because they came despite the movie opening to a modest $6 million in 3,300 theaters,…
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