Dwayne Johnson Reacts to Oscar Snub for “The Smashing Machine”

Dwayne Johnson talked about not getting an Oscar nomination for his film The Smashing Machine. He said, "I wish it happened." Johnson understands that an Oscar nomination is important. He added, "I always thought it mattered."

In a recent interview, Johnson shared his feelings about missing the Best Actor nominations. He said, "It would have been incredible to get nominated." He quickly realised it is rare to be part of these conversations. He found this exciting.

Johnson now feels motivated for his next projects. He said this awards season gave him a new fire to work harder. He mentioned, "Let’s go back to work."

The Oscar for Best Actor went to Michael B. Jordan for Sinners. Other nominees included Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio. Johnson received a nomination at the Golden Globes for his role, but that award went to Wagner Moura.

Johnson has more dramatic films coming up. He has a project in Hawaii directed by Martin Scorsese. Scorsese praised Johnson’s work in The Smashing Machine.

How much do you know?

Which film did Dwayne Johnson discuss regarding the Oscar nomination?

The Smashing Machine

Sinners

Fast & Furious

Moana

Who won the Oscar for Best Actor?

Dwayne Johnson

Timothée Chalamet

Michael B. Jordan

Leonardo DiCaprio

What motivated Johnson for his future projects?

New script ideas

Oscar season

Director's feedback

Financial incentives

Which award did Johnson receive a nomination for?

Academy Award

Golden Globe

BAFTA

Critics' Choice

Who directed the upcoming project in Hawaii?

Dwayne Johnson

Martin Scorsese

Wagner Moura

Timothée Chalamet

Which actor won the Golden Globe over Dwayne Johnson?

Michael B. Jordan

Wagner Moura

Leonardo DiCaprio

Timothée Chalamet

Dwayne Johnson expressed regret about not getting an Oscar nomination.

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Johnson has previously won an Oscar for Best Actor.

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Michael B. Jordan was nominated for an Oscar for his role in The Smashing Machine.

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Johnson's next project will take place in Hawaii.

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Dwayne Johnson feels discouraged after missing the nominations.

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Scorsese praised Johnson's work in Sinners.

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Dwayne Johnson wished he got an Oscar nomination for his film

The Oscar for Best Actor was won by B. Jordan.

Johnson believes an Oscar nomination

Johnson received a nomination at the Golden for his role.

Martin Scorsese is directing Johnson's next project in

Johnson mentioned he is motivated to work after the awards season.

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