Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson shares why he’s slimmed down — and says he’s not done yet
Dwayne the Rock Johnson is known for his massive, muscle-packed frame, but fans have noticed he’s looking a whole lot leaner lately, and now he’s explaining why. While attending the Toronto International Film Festival, Johnson revealed that his slim down isn’t a health scare. It’s all part of preparing for his next big role in Lizard Music, directed by Benny Safty. The 53-year-old had just bulked up for the upcoming MMA film The Smashing Machine, due out in October. But now he says it’s time to transform again. Johnson told People, “I’m so excited because I get a chance to hopefully transform again like I was able to do in Smashing Machine. Can’t wait.” Joking about his new approach, he added that his diet now consists of eating less chicken. He told fans, “This is me slim down in the process of slimming down. I still have a long ways to go.” The change hasn’t gone unnoticed. When Johnson arrived in Italy for the Venice Film Festival, fans quickly took to social media to comment. Some expressed concern, writing things like, “I hope he’s not sick because he looks very thin.” While others cracked jokes, one quipping, “The Rock has turned into a pebble.” But Johnson insists it’s all about the art. He’s talked before about how hungry he was for a physical transformation. telling the Hollywood Reporter that a little voice inside pushed him to see if he could do more with his career and with his body. And this isn’t the first time he’s reshaped himself for a role. Back in 2023, he shared that training for Black Adam required dieting, training, and conditioning unlike any other role in his career. So, while The Rock may be looking a little smaller these days, it’s not without purpose. With the Smashing Machine out this fall and lizard music on the horizon, fans will get to see just how far his latest transformation takes him.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is addressing his surprising slimdown and revealing the real reason behind it. The actor explained at the Toronto International Film Festival that his transformation is all part of preparing for his next role in “Lizard Music” after bulking up for “The Smashing Machine.” Watch the full video for what Johnson shared about his new diet, fan reactions, and why he says he still has “a long ways to go.”
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