Christopher Nolan Praises Dwayne Johnson - Nolan Jokes About Safdie's 'Smashing Machine' Casting, Praises Johnson's Performance
Christopher Nolan, renowned director of 'Oppenheimer', recently joked about casting during a Q&A. Meanwhile, 'The Smashing Machine', directed by Benny Safdie, has been captivating German audiences since October 2nd.
Nolan, a fan of Dwayne Johnson's work, particularly his action-packed 'Fast & Furious' series, humorously mentioned Safdie during a Q&A for 'Oppenheimer'. Safdie, who received praise from Johnson in 'The Smashing Machine' and is tipped for an early 2026 Best Actor Oscar, developed his directorial project while acting in Nolan's film.
Johnson, in turn, has praised Nolan's work, including 'Oppenheimer'. Nolan himself has lauded Johnson's performance in 'The Smashing Machine' as 'heart-wrenching' and 'incredible', suggesting it could be Oscar-worthy.
Benny Safdie's 'The Smashing Machine', featuring a standout performance by Dwayne Johnson, continues to draw audiences in German cinemas. Nolan's joke about Safdie's casting during his Q&A highlights the mutual respect between these two industry giants.
