“The Smashing Machine,” out October 3, comes from writer/director Benny Safdie, who marks his solo film directorial debut with the movie. He is best known for working alongside his brother Josh, co-directing the acclaimed “Uncut Gems,” among other films.

Benny Safdie's The Smashing Machine depicts Dwayne Johnson portraying athlete Mark Kerr in a biopic about the latter's hectic life and career.