From the muscular "The Rock" to the eccentric "Chicken Man": Dwayne Johnson's New Journey

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, whose name is too familiar to the image of a muscular action star, is surprising the world with his decision to "makeover" entirely for the sake of art.

After the resounding success of his film The Smashing Machine at the Venice Film Festival, where he received a 15-minute round of applause, The Rock said he would continue to lose weight to take on a new role in Lizard Music . "This is me after losing weight. Not stopping, I am still in the process of losing weight and have a long way to go," he humorously shared.

The Rock's upcoming role is a unique character called " Chicken Man " – an eccentric and quirky 70-year-old man who has a best friend who is a chicken of the same age. The Rock expressed his excitement to embody a completely different character, similar to how he did with Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine.

This change of The Rock does not stop at losing weight. Previously, in The Smashing Machine, he transformed into Mark Kerr, a famous former MMA fighter who struggled with addiction at the height of his career. To play the role in the most authentic way, The Rock had to go through a make-up process that lasted up to 4 hours a day, combined with wearing many prosthetics. According to prestigious newspapers such as Parade and US Weekly, the actor lost up to 27kg to get the right appearance for the character.

This sacrifice has paid off. At the film screening at the Venice Film Festival, the audience applauded continuously, showing that they were really impressed with The Rock's performance. Videos recording that emotional moment show that he couldn't hold back his tears at the warm reception from the public.

This is a rare makeover of The Rock, a person who has been too successful with a muscular image. Instead of continuing to repeat the familiar formula that made him a box office star, he chose the riskier path to try his hand at roles that required psychological depth.

At a seminar within the framework of the Venice Film Festival, The Rock frankly shared about his decision: "I've wanted to do this for a long time. As we all know in Hollywood, everything revolves around box office revenue. When you run after that and succeed, you'll become a household name. From there, Hollywood just wants you to repeat the formula for success, instead of trying new things."

The Rock not only wanted to prove his acting ability, he also wanted to create a different cinematic legacy. With The Smashing Machine, he is not afraid to take on physical and emotional challenges, portraying a character with depth and inner complexity. This is not just a role, but a transformation. He is willing to give up the familiar image of a muscular hero to become an artist, a true storyteller.

These choices show that The Rock is entering a new peak in their career. He is no longer looking for predictable roles, but is looking for projects that can reshape his career and surprise the audience. This commitment is not only because of himself, but also because of his belief in cinema, in telling worthwhile stories. It shows a maturity, a change from within, that makes The Rock's efforts more respectable and worthy of waiting than ever.

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