Dwayne Johnson looks unrecognizable as elderly man on 'Lizard Music' set
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Key Points:
- Dwayne Johnson, 54, transformed into an elderly man using prosthetics and makeup for his upcoming film "Lizard Music," filmed recently in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
- The movie centers on a young boy's friendship with a peculiar man and an elderly chicken, exploring hidden worlds and magical friendship; it also stars Rachel McAdams, Jeff Goldblum, and others, directed by Benny Safdie.
- Johnson has previously undergone significant physical transformations for roles, notably gaining over 30 pounds for "The Smashing Machine" to portray MMA fighter Mark Kerr, which he described as his hardest transformation.
- For "Lizard Music," Johnson slimmed down considerably, continuing his commitment to physically transforming for diverse roles, and expressed excitement about this new challenge.
- The film is set for release next year and features Johnson alongside child actor Theo Clark Leber, with scenes involving a large green lizard plushy and pizza, highlighting the story's whimsical elements.
