Updated On: 16 October, 2025 11:04 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANI
Christopher Nolan praised Dwayne Johnson’s performance in The Smashing Machine. He hailed Johnson’s portrayal of MMA fighter Mark Kerr as one of the year’s best. Nolan also joked about Johnson canvassing for his movie while on the Oppenheimer set

Christopher Nolan and Dwayne Johnson. Pics/AFP
Ace filmmaker Christopher Nolan is all praise for Dwayne Johnson`s latest Oscar campaign, `The Smashing Machine`.
Nolan, during his recent appearance on a podcast alongside the `Smashing Machine` director Benny Safdie, showered the film with a lot of praise, while also hailing Johnson`s performance as MMA fighter Mark Kerr.