Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson spoke about the obsession and unexpected strength of Oleksandr Usyk during the filming of the movie “Unbreakable”

Biographical drama about American athlete Mark Kerr

On the eve of the premiere of the film “Unbreakable”, Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson, who played the main roles in the sports drama, were interviewed by the radio station talkSport. The actors talked about the filming of the film, and also shared their experience working with Oleksandr Usyk. Emily Blunt remembered the boxer's favorite food, and Dwayne Johnson – about the fight with him.

The film “Unbreakable” is about the professional career and personal life of Mark Kerr, a martial arts athlete played by Dwayne Johnson.

Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson spoke about the obsession and unexpected strength of Oleksandr Usyk during the filming of the movie "Unbreakable"0

Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson spoke about the obsession and unexpected strength of Oleksandr Usyk during the filming of the movie "Unbreakable"1

Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson spoke about the obsession and unexpected strength of Oleksandr Usyk during the filming of the movie "Unbreakable"2

At the same time, Oleksandr Usyk played the role of Igor Vovchanchyn in the film – a Ukrainian athlete who managed to defeat Mark Kerr, although the result of the fight was later annulled.

Director Benny Safdie decided to shoot the scene in the ring without doubles — Dwayne Johnson actually had to confront Oleksandr Usyk. The actor has only a positive impression of the boxer, but during the fight he felt the athlete's transformation and how his strength instills fear in his opponents.

“Usyk can be a little deceptive in appearance. But when he takes the clinch, that deceptiveness turns into reality, and I think: 'Wow, this guy is dangerous,'” shared Dwayne Johnson.

The actor understood that if he missed even one of Oleksandr Usyk's blows, he could end up in the hospital.

At the same time, Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt emphasized that the boxer's favorite food on the set was cake. They say that Alexander constantly wanted to eat it.

“The sweet assistant said, 'Alex, we need to put on some artificial sweat again,' and he couldn't stand it… And she said to him, 'If I bring you a cake, will you agree?' And he said, 'Yes.' And they brought him a cake,” Emily Blunt commented.

The film “Unbreakable” will be released in Ukrainian cinemas from October 9.

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