- Weight loss is for his new role in Lizard Music.
- Johnson’s transformation is still a work in progress.
- This change highlights a strategic career shift towards dramatic acting.
- His physical dedication continues to generate significant Oscar buzz.
For Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, physical transformation is part of his job. His recent weight loss, which sparked a lot of fan discussion after his appearance at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, is a deliberate step for an upcoming acting role.
The actor is moving from the muscular intensity of an MMA fighter to playing an elderly character. This shows his commitment to diverse and serious film projects.
The Reason Behind His Slimmer Look
Johnson’s weight loss is necessary for his next film, Lizard Music, where he will play an eccentric elderly man known as “Chicken Man.” This decision follows his gain of 30 pounds of muscle for his role in The Smashing Machine. He confirmed this planned physical change while promoting the film, noting that it is a purposeful career move.
“I’m so excited to get a chance to hopefully transform again like I was able to do in Smashing Machine. [It means] eating less chicken.” – Dwayne Johnson to Variety
The Rock shows off a slimmer physique at the Venice Film Festival.
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A Long Way to Go for the Role
Despite his noticeably slimmer frame, Johnson has stated that his transformation is still ongoing. He acknowledged that he has more work to do to fully embody the new character, showing his dedication to the craft. This isn’t his first major physical change for a role, but it is one of his most striking visual evolutions.
“I still have a long ways to go.” – Dwayne Johnson at TIFF
Shifting to Serious Acting Projects
This physical commitment highlights a shift in Johnson’s career toward more dramatic, character-driven roles. He has expressed a desire to move beyond the action-hero image that made him a box office star and to be taken seriously as a diverse actor. He is willing to undergo extreme physical changes to achieve this goal.
“I felt for a few years, I was pigeonholed because I allowed it to happen… ‘Smashing Machine’ is for me.” – Dwayne Johnson
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Last Updated on September 9, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
