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Josh Safdie calls Marty Supreme ‘personal’ as family of real-life Marty allege that they never blessed the film | Hollywood News

Josh Safdie calls Marty Supreme ‘personal’ as family of real-life Marty allege that they never blessed the film | Hollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 6, 2026 08:26 PM IST The awards season is almost about to come to a close with the Oscars and the BAFTAs right around the corner. During this season, director Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme is currently being considered as one of the favourites for the big awards. However, the dream of bagging the big awards seems to be going up in smoke, as controversies start to surround director Josh Safdie. One of them is the question around the origins of the story of Marty Supreme. Yes, the film isn’t a page-by-page copy of real-life table tennis player Marty Reisman’s life, but there are too many similarities to simply let it go without question. According to a report by THR, the family of Reisman talked to the Daily Mail and said that they never blessed the movie or its story. They said that the studio behind the film, A24, “profited while externalising harm and invoked Marty’s name without attribution or compensation.” ALSO READ: The Fall Off album review: J Cole doesn’t want …

Which Safdie Brother Won The Numbers Game?

Which Safdie Brother Won The Numbers Game?

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Marty Supreme vs The Smashing Machine Box Office (Photo Credit: Instagram) The Safdie brothers, Josh and Benny, collaborate on films, and their most popular work is Good Time. Josh and Benny are also in the news for their split, and the duo starred in two individual movies last year – The Smashing Machine and Marty Supreme. The latter is performing well commercially and is also a favorite this award season. But among the duo who emerged as the winner in this box office battle of their 2025 releases. Scroll below for the deets. The Smashing Machine box office Benny Safdie directed the biographical sports drama starring Dwayne Johnson. Despite positive reviews, The Smashing Machine was a massive flop at the box office. The film grossed only $5.8 million in its opening weekend at the domestic box office. Domestically, it has raked in $11.4 million in its theatrical run. Internationally, the film’s total is $9.7 million, bringing the worldwide cume to $21.1 million. Worldwide collection breakdown North America – $11.4 million International – $9.7 million Worldwide – …

The Smashing Machine Trailer: Dwayne Johnson Looks Unrecognizable as Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie Directorial, WATCH

The Smashing Machine Trailer: Dwayne Johnson Looks Unrecognizable as Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie Directorial, WATCH

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Dwayne Johnson is set to play the role of Mark Kerr in the upcoming biopic, The Smashing Machine. In the first trailer of the new A24 film, the actor brings the legendary MMA fighter back to life as he fights through the highs and the lows of life. Johnson is joined by his Jungle Cruise co-star, Emily Blunt, who portrays the role of Kerr’s lover, Dawn.  Kerr peaked in his career back in the late 1990s and early 2000s. With The Rock taking up the role, he takes the audience through the athlete’s journey of winning the UFC championship, while also going through the struggles of Kerr’s addictions, love, and loss.  Mark was given the name The Smashing Machine for his aggressive style of fighting in the ring. He has won the UFC Championship twice, but also fought his addiction to painkillers. Meanwhile, the upcoming movie is Johnson’s chance to prove his versatility, as he has never taken up such a role before. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor is “sporting prosthetics on his face to …