The Rock is set to star as Mark Kerr in "The Smashing Machine," which hits theaters in October. The film is based on the life and career of Kerr, who competed in PRIDE and the UFC.
Kerr was a national champion amateur wrestler and trained with Bas Rutten to help his striking during his MMA career. Rutten stars in the film as himself.
Speaking to Matt Serra on Geeking Out, Rutten commented on The Rock's performance in the film.
"He did a good job. DJ [Dwayne Johnson] was, it was scary, there was a moment where he was talking to the Japanese press, and I just walk over and I'm standing, it was a real scene. Everything was filmed like it really happened. His voice, he started speaking like Kerr. He would stand a certain way. I was like, 'Woah.' He says [softly] 'Yes.' I was like, 'Woah, he's Kerr,'" recalled Rutten.
Rutten praised the film and The Rock for wanting to make things authentic.
Fans can learn more about the film here.
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