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christopher nolan have cheered Dwayne The Rock Johnson He believes it to be the best film performance in years.
start And oppenheimer The director was shocked by this action of Johnson. rare serious twist The Smashing Machinein which he starred mma fighter and UFC pioneer Mark Kerr.
Johnson is strongly expected to receive an Oscar nomination for this performance – and Nolan’s praise has been a boost to his campaign.
Speaking to director Benny Safdie on the Directors Guild of America podcast, the 55-year-old described Johnson’s performance as “heartbreaking.” director’s cut,
He added, “I think it’s an incredible performance.” “I don’t think you’ll see better performance this year or most other years.”
In the film, Johnson wears facial prosthetics to make his face resemble Kerr’s, and he has reportedly lost about 60 pounds, bringing his weight down to around 240 pounds, compared to his usual 300 pounds.
talking about The Smashing Machine Last year, Johnson said: “I’m at a point in my career where I want to push myself in ways I’ve never done before. I’m at a point in my career where I want to make movies that matter, that explore humanity and explore conflict. [and] Pain.”
However, the Fast & Furious star said he would not leave blockbuster productions behind forever, adding: “I obviously don’t want to say this is an abandonment of big, four-quadrant movies. I love making them, and there’s tremendous value and importance in that.” [them]…but there’s a time and a place for them.
Director Safdie had a supporting role in Nolan’s Best Picture-winning drama oppenheimerwhich included johnson breaking machine Co-star Emily Blunt.
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Nolan joked, “I heard a rumor that when you had to learn your lines on my set, you were actually canvassing people to be in your movie.”
“I wasn’t aware of it at the time, but it seems to be working pretty well for you.”
He described the film as “a truly remarkable and original work that will become more understood over time”.
Safdie’s brother Josh Safdie, with whom he directed good time And uncut gemsThere is also a new film that is being tipped for awards success: Marty Supreme,
Sports comedy-drama follows Timothée Chalamet as professional table tennis player Marty MouserWho won the US Men’s Singles Championships in 1958 and 1960
Nolan’s next film will be odyssey – The adaptation of Homer’s epic Greek poem – to be released on July 17, 2026.
All star actors will be involved in the filmInvolved Matt Damon, tom holland, Zendaya, Robert PattinsonLupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway and Charlize Theron.