Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is making a dramatic turn in his new film, "The Smashing Machine,"

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson debuted his new slimmed down look at the Venice Film Festival, premiering his new film "The Smashing Machine."

George Clooney had to back out of his planned appearances at the Venice Film Festival this week after suffering an illness.

The 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival is coming to close Saturday.