Dwayne Johnson broke his silence after his recent weight loss sparked a wave of reactions, with some fans expressing concern about potential health issues while others speculated he may have turned to drugs like Ozempic.
The actor explained that the transformation is tied to his next role, shedding the muscle he built for “The Smashing Machine” to play a whimsical 70-year-old known as Chicken Man in “Lizard Music.”
The film reunites Johnson with director Benny Safdie, who guided him through his acclaimed turn as MMA champion Mark Kerr. Johnson revealed the project Monday during a career retrospective at the Toronto International Film Festival, where “The Smashing Machine” is screening.
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