Dwayne Johnson, also known as "The Rock," has recently undergone a significant physical transformation, losing a noticeable amount of weight and muscle. This change is due to his preparation for a new acting role in a movie titled "Lizard Music," where he plays a whimsical 70-year-old man whose best companion is a chicken. He shared this during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. Earlier this year, he bulked up for his role in "The Smashing Machine," a drama about a former MMA fighter, which has received critical acclaim and speculation about an Oscar nomination for Johnson. In addition to his weight loss for the new role, Johnson has been open about health challenges including gut issues and a cardiovascular scan that showed possible plaque buildup in his arteries, though he has declined some treatments. Despite the physical changes, he remains active and engaged in his career, moving into more dramatic acting roles beyond his usual action star persona. His transformation signals a new phase in his career with both physical and artistic reinvention.