NEW YORK—Dwayne Johnson has stunned fans with a dramatic transformation into an elderly man while filming his upcoming movie, Lizard Music, in Brooklyn.
The 54-year-old actor was spotted on set on Tuesday, October 20, sporting grey hair, silver stubble, and age spots as he stepped away from his familiar muscular appearance.
This online news outlet learned Johnson played an eccentric character known as the Chicken Man in the fantasy film, directed by Benny Safdie, who previously worked with him on The Smashing Machine. People reported the transformation as filming photos emerged.
Dwayne Johnson transforms into the Chicken Man
iexclusivenews gathered that on set, Johnson wore a tan bucket hat and matching coat over a blue shirt, grey trousers, and a blue tie.
The actor also sported earrings in both ears and carried a slice of pizza while filming scenes alongside child actor Theo Clark Leber.
The transformation marks a striking departure from Johnson’s usual screen appearance, which has often emphasized his imposing physique.
For The Smashing Machine, he portrayed former mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr. He has also been involved in major productions, including Disney’s live-action adaptation of Moana.
Dwayne Johnson previously discussed his physical transformation for Lizard Music at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025.
He said he was still in the process of slimming down for the role and hoped to undergo another significant transformation following his work on The Smashing Machine.
At the festival, he described the Chicken Man as a whimsical, eccentric man in his seventies whose closest companion is an elderly chicken.
What is Lizard Music about?
Lizard Music is based on the children’s book of the same name by author Daniel Pinkwater.
The story follows a young boy, played by Leber, who discovers a mysterious late-night television broadcast featuring lizards playing unusual music.
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