Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Prosthetic Artist Talks About Transforming The Rock
Imagine a movie where a big, strong actor like The Rock had to look completely different, like a real fighter.
That's what happened in the movie 'The Smashing Machine'!
A super talented artist named Kazu Hiro, who has won an Oscar, worked hard to change The Rock's appearance.
He had to make him look like a UFC fighter.
The artist has done this before for famous people.
This was hard because The Rock is so recognizable.
But the artist did it, and everyone loved the result.
Kazu Hiro is the prosthetic artist for 'The Smashing Machine'.
Hiro was tasked with transforming Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
The goal was to make The Rock look like UFC fighter Matt Kerr.
Hiro has experience transforming famous actors for other projects.
The results of the transformation received positive reviews.
- Who
- Kazu Hiro and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
- What
- Hiro discusses the challenges of transforming The Rock for the film 'The Smashing Machine'.
- When
- Information is based on an interview following the world premiere of the film.
- Where
- The filming of 'The Smashing Machine'.
- Why
- To make The Rock look like UFC fighter Matt Kerr for his role in the film.
- Project
- The Smashing Machine
- Actor
- Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
- Prosthetic Artist
- Kazu Hiro
- Subject of Transformation
- UFC Fighter Matt Kerr