Dwayne Johnson Shows Off Shocking New Physique, Fans Dub Him ‘The Pebble’

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At the Venice Film Festival, Dwayne Johnson left fans astounded as he showcased a significantly trimmer physique while promoting Benny Safdie’s film “The Smashing Machine”. This transformation sparked widespread conversations on social media.

Johnson’s Transformation

At the gathering, Johnson seemed notably slimmer, causing some to remark that he was nearly unrecognizable when compared to his typical robust physique.

It’s been speculated that he lost approximately 60 pounds for his portrayal of MMA fighter Mark Kerr, but since pictures from the movie show him muscular, viewers are puzzled as to whether this weight loss will be revealed in the plot at a later point or if it’s connected to The Rock’s character undergoing a physical transformation.

Some supporters have begun calling Johnson “The Pebble,” mirroring the responses that followed Dave Bautista’s latest physical makeover, as Bautista has drastically reduced his muscular physique.

Reaction on X

Via Grok, the dramatic change sparked a wave of posts on X:

  • Surprise and Humor: Some users joked, calling him “The Pebble,” while others compared his new look to AI-generated images.
  • Admiration for Dedication: Fans praised his discipline, pointing to his strict high-protein, low-sugar diet and endurance-focused workouts.
  • Concern and Speculation: A segment questioned if health issues or cutting back on performance-enhancers played a role, though these claims remain unverified.
  • Oscar Buzz: Others highlighted that the transformation adds to the Oscar chatter surrounding his performance, as the film represents a serious turn in his career.

What It Means for His Career

Johnson, long known for his larger-than-life action roles, seems to be signaling a new phase.

Through physical transformation and adopting a raw, intense character, he demonstrates the same determination that catapulted him to stardom in Tinseltown, albeit in an entirely new dimension.

The Smashing Machine gets released theatrically on October 3, 2025 and also stars Emily Blunt.

What’s next for Dwayne Johnson?

According to IMDb, Johnson has several upcoming projects lined up. Among them are Moana (2026), where he reprises his role as Maui, Fast X: Part 2 (2027) in which he stars as Hobbs, and The King, an extended historical film focusing on King Kamehameha.

He’s involved with “San Andreas 2”, “Big Trouble in Little China”, “Breakthrough”, an unnamed crime drama set in Hawaii, and “Monster Jam” as well.

The Fast and Furious series continues to gain speed, with Johnson set to star in a yet-to-be-titled Fast and Furious movie as the character Luke Hobbs.

On the Disney side, he’s lined up for Jungle Cruise 2, while Doc Savage remains in development.

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2025-09-02 00:54