The global wrestler and actor Dwayne Douglas Johnson, known as "The Rock," sparked widespread attention during his appearance at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, after showing a significantly slimmer and completely transformed physique, embodying a new character in his upcoming film The Smashing Machine.

During the film screening, which tells the story of martial arts champion Mark Kerr and his struggles with addiction and family crises, The Rock received a 15-minute standing ovation, moving him to tears of joy on stage.

Significant Weight Loss British newspapers, including the Daily Mail, reported that the American star lost approximately 60 pounds (around 27 kilograms) in preparation for the role. This sparked speculation about potential medical methods for rapid weight loss. However, nutrition experts, including Kinell McGowana, confirmed that the transformation resulted from a strict low-calorie diet combined with an intensive training regimen balancing cardio and strength exercises to maintain muscle mass.

“Excited for the Role” In his statements, The Rock said: "I’m extremely excited about this role. Despite my successful career and previous works, there was an inner voice asking: what if I could do more? And how would that be?"

The new project further establishes The Rock as one of the leading actors capable of breaking away from the stereotypical image long associated with him, reaffirming his commitment to artistic and physical challenge.