Dwayne Johnson was seen getting emotional during the Venice Film Festival premiere of "The Smashing Machine," which has earned him Oscar buzz.

Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt and Benny Safdie's The Smashing Machine got a 15 1/12-minute ovation after its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

WWE legend and Hollywood megastar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was moved to tears Monday while receiving a lengthy standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for his performance in the new movie "The Smashing Machine.

Johnson shed significant weight to portray MMA legend Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine, a drama directed by Benny Safdie and co-starring Emily Blunt. Johnson confirmed the physical change was part of his preparation.