What did Christopher Nolan say about Dwayne Johnson's performance?

Nolan praised Dwayne Johnson's performance, calling him a "smashing machine" who will be "understood more over time" and said he doesn't "think you'll see a better performance this year or most other years."

How did Mark Ruffalo help Woody Harrelson during the filming of "Now You See Me"?

Ruffalo revealed that he had to intervene and pull Harrelson out of an intense bar fight that erupted during filming in New Orleans, as the production was "completely on the streets" and "getting dragged into bars during the middle of a scene, like in the middle of Mardi Gras."

What were the chaotic filming conditions like for "Now You See Me"?

Ruffalo described the filming conditions as "totally wild," with the production being "completely on the streets" and "getting dragged into bars during the middle of a scene, like in the middle of Mardi Gras."

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Nolan Hails Dwayne Johnson's 'Smashing' Performance as 'Best of the Year'

16 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Christopher Nolan praises Dwayne Johnson's acting in an upcoming film
Mark Ruffalo recounts saving Woody Harrelson from a bar fight during 'Now You See Me' filming
Chaotic filming conditions on 'Now You See Me' set, including being "dragged into bars" during Mardi Gras

Nolan Hails Dwayne Johnson's 'Smashing' Performance as 'Best of the Year'

According to a recent report, acclaimed director Christopher Nolan has heaped praise on Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's acting abilities, stating that the wrestler-turned-actor will be "understood more over time" and that he doesn't "think you'll see a better performance this year or most other years."