Dwayne Johnson has stunned fans with a dramatic change in his appearance, showing off a noticeably slimmer figure that contrasts sharply with the powerful build he is famous for. The transformation was revealed at the Toronto International Film Festival, where the actor explained that he is preparing for an unusual new role in the film Lizard Music, directed by Benny Safdie.
In the movie, Johnson will play an eccentric character known as the Chicken Man, a quirky older man who shares a bizarre friendship with a chicken. To fully embody the role, the actor has committed to shedding significant weight, even joking that part of the preparation meant “eating less chicken.” He admitted that the transformation is still in progress, saying he has “a long way to go.”
This change comes shortly after Johnson bulked up to portray MMA fighter Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine, a role that demanded the opposite physical commitment. Having gone from building muscle for one film to losing size for another, Johnson is showing a new versatility in his acting career.
Reactions online have been a mix of surprise and humor. While many praised his dedication to storytelling, others poked fun by calling him “The Pebble,” a playful nod to his reduced size compared to his longtime nickname, “The Rock.”
The bold transformation underlines Johnson’s willingness to take risks and redefine his career beyond action-heavy roles. His appearance in Lizard Music marks a departure into more experimental storytelling, proving that even Hollywood’s most dependable action star is not afraid to break expectations.