The Rock is stepping far outside his usual action hero lane and hes ready to get unhinged.
On May 28, 2025, Dwayne The Rock Johnson broke his silence about his upcoming psychological thriller Breakthrough, marking his second project with A24. In a tweet that quickly caught fire among fans, Johnson revealed what drew him to the film and its nothing like Hobbs or Black Adam.
In Breakthrough, Johnson takes on the role of a manipulative self-help guru a pivotal but supporting character whose charm hides a darker agenda. The film, set in early 2000s Southern California, follows an alienated young man who becomes entangled in the world of this charismatic figure. The script is written by Zeke Goodman, with casting still underway and no director officially attached.
This project marks a big shift for Johnson, whos built a career around explosive action blockbusters. But with Breakthrough and his upcoming A24 film The Smashing Machine, where he portrays MMA legend Mark Kerr hes clearly digging into roles with deeper psychological weight and emotional complexity.
Its a stark contrast from his past work, and it shows Johnsons serious effort to evolve beyond action stardom and into more dramatic territory.
Is this the version of The Rock weve been waiting for? Should he keep pushing into darker roles like Breakthrough, or do you want to see him return to popcorn action blockbusters? Drop your take in the comments.
