Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as The Rock, did not secure his first Golden Globe award during the ceremony held on March 10, 2024. His performance in the film ‘The Smashing Machine’ was overshadowed by Wagner Moura, who won the award for his role in ‘The Secret Agent’. This marked a significant moment in Johnson’s career as he sought to add a prestigious award to his accolades.
In the category for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama, Johnson faced tough competition. Other nominees included Oscar Isaac for ‘Frankenstein’, Michael B. Jordan for ‘Sinners’, Joel Edgerton for ‘Train Dreams’, and Jeremy Allen White for ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’.
Emily Blunt, who starred alongside Johnson in ‘The Smashing Machine’, was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress but lost to Teyana Taylor for her performance in ‘One Battle After Another’. The film features Johnson as former MMA and UFC star Mark Kerr, with Blunt portraying his girlfriend, Dawn Staples. Despite the star-studded cast, the film struggled at the box office, garnering only $21 million in sales.
Looking ahead, Johnson has multiple projects lined up that may bolster his standing in the entertainment industry. He is currently involved in a live-action adaptation of ‘Moana’, which is in post-production. Other notable projects on his slate include ‘Jumanji 3’, ‘Fast X: Part 2’, ‘The King’, and ‘Lizard Music’. Additionally, he is set to collaborate with acclaimed director Martin Scorsese in an untitled film.
While this year’s Golden Globe ceremony did not yield the desired results for Johnson or Blunt, their ongoing projects suggest that both actors continue to maintain a strong presence in the film industry.
