Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson shocks fans with a huge physical change: this is what the actor looks like now

Dwayne Johnson, better known as The Rock, has recently drawn attention for his noticeable physical transformation. The actor and former WWE superstar appears significantly slimmer, a stark contrast to the powerful physique that has defined him for most of his career as both a wrestler and one of Hollywood’s highest-paid action stars.

Famous for films such as Fast & Furious, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Moana, Black Adam, and The Game Plan, Johnson has built a career largely around action comedies. Now 53 years old, he boasts an estimated net worth of over $800 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

At the recent Venice Film Festival, Johnson surprised fans and the media alike with his new look—a much leaner frame than the muscular build audiences have come to expect. His appearance during a photo shoot at the event made the transformation even more striking.

The change is tied to his upcoming film The Smashing Machine, in which Johnson portrays Mark Kerr, a UFC fighter whose story takes a dark and tragic turn. The demanding role required Johnson to shed his signature bulk in order to more authentically embody the character.

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“I had this burning desire and this voice that said, ‘What if there’s more? What if I can do it?’ It’s often hard to know what you’re capable of when you’ve been pigeonholed into something. Sometimes you need people you love and respect, like Emily and Benny, to tell you that you can do it,” Johnson told The New Yorker about taking on the role.

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