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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson details dramatic 50-pound weight loss

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson says he lost roughly 50 pounds between two recent film projects, dropping from about 282 lbs to 235 lbs. He posted an Instagram video describing the change, which he says was for roles including The Smashing Machine and the Benny Safdie film Lizard Music, in which he portrays an elderly character.

Key Takeaways

Johnson reports a weight loss of approximately 50 pounds.
He says he was around 282 lbs for The Smashing Machine and is about 235 lbs now.
The weight change is tied to film preparations, including Lizard Music.
In Lizard Music he plays a man in his 70s and requires extensive makeup.
He discussed the changes on Instagram and previously spoke to Deadline.

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Earlier (The Smashing Machine)

Johnson said he reached about 282 lbs while portraying MMA legend Mark Kerr.

Now (Lizard Music filming)

He reports weighing about 235 lbs while filming Benny Safdie’s Lizard Music.

Role details revealed in August

Johnson told Deadline he plays a man in his 70s in Lizard Music.

Makeup requirements

Preparation for the Lizard Music character reportedly includes about five hours of makeup per day.

Announcement

Johnson detailed the weight change in a video posted to his Instagram account.

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson details dramatic 50-pound weight loss

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IPhoto by Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for Netflix | Getty Images for Netflix Dwayne Johnson has received a lot of attention in recent months from fans who’ve noticed he’s become remarkably smaller since the last time he was seen in a WWE ring. Now, The Rock has opened up about the drastic physical change, noting that he lost approximately 50 pounds in preparation for a film role. In a video posted on his Instagram account, Johnson said that he had gotten up to 282 lbs for The Smashing Machine, in which he portrayed MMA legend Mark Kerr. He said he’s now slimmed down to 235 lbs for his part in Benny Safdie’s Lizard Music, which is currently filming. In August, Johnson, 54, told Deadline that he plays a man in his 70s in Lizard Music. He also revealed that preparation for the character, known as “Chicken Man,” required him to sit for “five hours of makeup every day.” Johnson said in his Instagram video that his current weight of 235 lbs is the smallest he’s been since he was a se

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