Dwayne Johnson has been photographed on set in Brooklyn filming “Lizard Music,” a new project directed by Benny Safdie. The film marks the second collaboration between Johnson and the filmmaker behind “Uncut Gems,” following their 2025 work together on “The Smashing Machine.”
For his role in “Lizard Music,” Johnson has undergone a significant physical and aesthetic transformation through prosthetics, appearing as a 70-year-old character known as the Chicken Man. The makeup work was created by artist Kazu Hiro, who recently completed similar prosthetic work on Tom Cruise for another project. Set photos show Johnson dressed in a tan bucket hat and coat while holding pizza and walking alongside young actor Theo Clark Leber, who carries an oversized lizard plush toy.
The film adapts Daniel Pinkwater’s children’s book, centering on a young boy who discovers strange lizard musicians on late-night television and befriends an unusual elderly man. The cast includes Rachel McAdams, Colman Domingo, David Krumholtz, Jeff Goldblum, Alicia Silverstone, and Regina Hall. Amazon MGM Studios is distributing the film, which is scheduled for Christmas Day 2027.
Johnson has previously discussed his commitment to the role, noting that director Safdie required minimal persuasion—approximately 45 minutes—to bring him aboard the project. Johnson also revealed he reduced his muscle mass by 30 pounds to authentically portray the character, indicating his dedication to physical transformation for the part.
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