Archive · 1 Oct 2025
The Rock and Safdie's Film 'The Smashing Machine'
Ben Safdie, the director, and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson were working on a movie called 'The Smashing Machine.'
The Rock initially pitched the idea to Safdie in 2019 after watching 'Uncut Gems.'
They agreed to collaborate, but COVID caused delays.
Safdie thought The Rock ghosted him because he never received a sweater and a letter.
Later, actress Emily Blunt reconnected them, and they started working on the project.
They are now making the rounds to promote the film.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson pitched the idea for 'The Smashing Machine' to Ben Safdie in 2019.
The project was delayed due to COVID.
Ben Safdie sent a letter and a sweater to The Rock that never arrived.
Safdie believed The Rock had ghosted him.
Emily Blunt helped reconnect Safdie and Johnson.
- Who
- Ben Safdie, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
- What
- The making of the film 'The Smashing Machine'.
- When
- Safdie and Johnson pitched the idea in 2019, and COVID delayed the project. The press is promoting the film.
- Where
- The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
- Why
- To promote the film and its behind-the-scenes development.
- Film Title
- The Smashing Machine
- Director
- Ben Safdie
- Actor
- Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
- Release Status
- Not yet released
- Initial Pitch Date
- 2019