Dwayne Johnson remains proud that he took a swing with The Smashing Machine .

Hitting theaters over the weekend, writer-director Benny Safdie ‘s A24 feature centers on Johnson’s portrayal of UFC Hall of Famer Mark Kerr as he navigates his fighting career and opioid addiction. The film, which carries awards season aspirations, collected $6 million in its opening frame, marking the lowest box office debut in Johnson’s career.

The star took to Instagram on Monday to express his appreciation for his involvement with the project, despite the muted commercial response. “From deep in my grateful bones, thank you to everyone who has watched The Smashing Machine ,” Johnson wrote. “In our storytelling world, you can’t control box office results — but what I realized you can co

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