195 Piccadilly, otherwise known as the London HQ for BAFTA, hosted one of the darlings of the 2025 festival circuit this evening, as The Smashing Machine had a ‘Special Screening’. The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, and was written and directed by sometimes Jedi and all round legend Benny Safdie.
The film will be released in the UK on 3 October 2025. Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.
The Smashing Machine UK Premiere Interviews
Plot:
Set in the year 2000, The Smashing Machine tells the true story of Mark Kerr, one of the most dominant fighters in the early days of the UFC. Inside the cage he was unstoppable, but outside he wrestled with addiction, fame, and fractured relationships. With his then-wife Dawn Staples (played by Emily Blunt) at his side, Kerr’s battle for glory collides with his struggle for survival. Director Benny Safdie blends intense MMA sequences with an intimate portrait of resilience, heartbreak, and the cost of chasing greatness.
