Oleksandr Usyk and The Rock on the big screen — Release date
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Another sports drama is being filmed in Hollywood — The Smashing Machine, a sports drama starring The Rock and Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk.
The filming was announced back in December 2023, Tribuna.com reports the release date.
Usyk in the movie
The movie is based on the life and career of former American wrestler and two-time UFC heavyweight champion Mark Kerr. He will be played by the famous Hollywood actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
In this movie, Oleksandr Usyk plays the role of one of the most famous Ukrainian mixed martial arts fighters, Ihor Vovchanin.
The Ukrainian has previously commented on his participation in the filming. He emphasized that he had been dreaming about movies since childhood.
"The Rock is an incredible person. So is everyone who took part in the filming process. They are true professionals. Will the movie be sad? No, it's a good movie. After all, good movies are always about emotions," Usyk said.
The Smashing Machine is scheduled to premiere in the US on October 3, 2025.
Earlier, we wrote that Jennifer Lopez has been cast in the lead role in a new movie. The romantic comedy Office Romance will soon be released on Netflix.
Also, Paramount+ released a long-awaited crime series with Tom Hardy.
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