Safdie also wrote the script forThe Smashing Machine.
Johnson and Safdie have been collaborators on the project since Johnsons Seven Bucks Productions acquired rights in 2019.
The pic will follow Kerrs struggle with addiction, winning, love and friendship in the year 2000.
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Kerr is a former wrestler and mixed martial artist.
We are deeply honored to have their trust as collaborators in bringing this incredibly special project to life.
Johnson is represented by WME and Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman.
The project reps Safdies first directing project sinceUncut Gems,which he co-helmed and co-wrote with his brother Josh.
Safdie is represented by WME and Untitled Entertainment.
