Todd Longwell

Daniel D'Addario, Variety's chief correspondent, dives deep into Dwayne Johnson's artistic transformation for his role in 'The Smashing Machine'. He shares the film's expectations versus reality and discusses how Emily Blunt inspired Johnson to take on a more vulnerable character. Todd Longwell, Variety's legal and finance editor, elaborates on the crucial role of business managers in Hollywood, illustrating their impact with Larry David's story and explaining the selection process for the Business Managers Elite list.