The project appears to have been a passion project for Johnson, and the absence of nominations from the Academy Awards has reportedly elicited a response from the star.
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Dwayne Johnson Addresses 'Smashing Machine' Oscar Snub
Dwayne Johnson has shared his thoughts on the film 'The Smashing Machine' not receiving Oscar nominations. The actor expressed his feelings regarding the perceived snubs.
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