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Darren Aronofsky to Direct Dwayne Johnson in 'Breakthrough'

6/13/2025

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Darren Aronofsky is in discussions to direct Dwayne Johnson in the intriguing A24 film "Breakthrough." Set against the backdrop of late 1990s Southern California, the story revolves around a young man drawn into the web of a morally ambiguous motivational guru, portrayed by Johnson. Following this, Johnson will also star in "The Smashing Machine."

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Story summary

Darren Aronofsky is in discussions to direct Dwayne Johnson in the intriguing A24 film "Breakthrough." Set against the backdrop of late 1990s Southern California, the story revolves around a young man drawn into the web of a morally ambiguous motivational guru, portrayed by Johnson. Following this, Johnson will also star in "The Smashing Machine."