# Dwayne Johnson to Star in 'Free Byrd' From Artists Equity, Greg Kwedar

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-07 19:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 8 · Current Velocity: 7.07

## Executive Summary
Dwayne Johnson is set to star in 'Free Byrd,' a new original action film from Artists Equity and director Greg Kwedar.

## Intelligence Brief
Dwayne Johnson has joined the cast of 'Free Byrd,' where he will portray a motorcycle stuntman who is concealing his dementia. The project is produced by Artists Equity, a company associated with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.


Coverage from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Collider emphasizes the film's role as an original action project. Comic Book Resources notes that this dramatic role follows a snub for 'The Smashing Machine' and aligns with Johnson's pursuit of an Oscar.


Further details regarding the production schedule and release date have not been specified in current coverage.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What role will Dwayne Johnson play in 'Free Byrd'?
He will star as a motorcycle stuntman who is hiding his dementia.

### Who is producing the film?
The film is from Artists Equity, which includes Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.

### Who is directing the movie?
The project is from Greg Kwedar.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Dwayne Johnson, Motorcycle Stuntman Hiding His Dementia, Free Byrd From Artists Equity Greg Kwedar, Dwayne Johnson Finds His Next Action Movie From Ben Affleck & Matt Damon, After Smashing Machine Snub Dwayne Johnson Continues Oscar Hunt With New Dramatic Role, Dwayne Johnson Officially Finds Next Original Action Movie With Matt Damon

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Межа. Новини України. | Dwayne Johnson will star and produce action drama Free Byrd | 2026-07-07 17:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiaEFVX3lxTFA1amZ6NXJNaGE1V2liNVJuenktYzFCVE9kNl9QdUNHd1hVREVKVHlQcDVocXg5TWlTRmI0ZERTZkhHUG5HOEpHU3RScVZwYzdZOEI3QWZ6eEM0SEdGajhEeWRtYXlITmVj?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Dwayne Johnson Cast as Motorcycle Stuntman With Dementia in Oscar Nominee’s New Movie | 2026-07-07 17:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxOVUFqcDQ0UXdYeUY3ZzkyYW12SjQzSm9OeEo5NmFNYlJIcnBYLUdBa21IcFBLOXlnaWxDZUhZNUdNTWgweUp3cG9BX2EzYmlvQ2VaNzZ2cXlER1lTWGhNR3FwVF9CYmtYZ21LOXYwZ2huLUxDZEF4bldKTmhXUnVXUTVndFBNNXl1X0NXdENMY3kyRGNCVXBySUpPNlFvcndUeHFxcmY1dmRLQQ?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Set For Motorcycle Stuntman Film From 'Sing Sing' Director | 2026-07-07 17:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxOTVVMTVJzMVAyM0V6M3VRSHNwMmhqekhNem9wb2RnOWpGSFpQME9WclZEVC01U2cyVE44MkZPdzVJUVRhT2M2SFhFQ3dPUEp5WTRFREZhXzl4YWRtdGZhWWdzYkdhSjJsaHdqUWJzTVFMYmJzeENSSVc0bnFlbW1fNjd2WTYxemU4UW5nSGJwT2NyelVYdjd5N2lBYWVmQUNZSkIw?oc=5) |
| IMDb | Free Byrd: Dwayne Johnson Joins Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for Next Movie | 2026-07-07 17:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE5pVkkzcnlDRC1od01zdGpQT0w5WkJEbW4zTHg4TFRjMDYyU2hUS2pVSUVhamt0Z1hMTW8wcGdSc29zdUVpTUQ3X2Foc1otdExmVHJGQ2pMMmsyTS1SdVQ1VmdUSHB5WUE?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Dwayne Johnson Cast as Motorcycle Stuntman With Dementia in Oscar Nominee’s New Movie | 2026-07-07 17:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxNbU45VEZEc3BJdTVUZWJFQTBTSXpDa3dqMVNVczJuNEVWLS1EamdFOE5GMVVGdElFZ21pZlRNVmxYTnVLNTB2bEY5OTAydzV6RlJyOHA1Z21aQlRqTVFNYTlKd29uMm1oel9jRFEtM1NSTGEtUGw5VldhRTl0Q3JWcXVMQWhYUHhNM2lOd1gzUzIwZjEyUFU1Mk5NMUVyZG1SaENCbUV6UUxPdw?oc=5) |
| MovieWeb | Dwayne Johnson Finds His Next Action Movie From Ben Affleck & Matt Damon | 2026-07-07 17:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTE5kVlZFUjlwMGFNd3pVam9xcklqcHl0Y2tpMHU4WmxBOG5vWEQzVmx2QnROTTAtR1ctS19kWFc2R3dJeUFqSTVReHpZV1JlWE9kb3JlSHFwbWcwenY4WUpxOGNn?oc=5) |
| Comic Book Resources | After Smashing Machine Snub, Dwayne Johnson Continues Oscar Hunt With New Dramatic Role | 2026-07-07 17:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE0zTjQ5LXlMQlZraEpkdUJta2lIa2hldUFqdkQ2MS1yOWx3eFBBQjZFeVVrWmk4eXdyRVdsaVJuOXZWMGRUREEyUjF2WkU0clhoaEtYM3M2OWRPYUhsVzItNkVYbDJLbGc?oc=5) |
| Collider | Dwayne Johnson Officially Finds Next Original Action Movie With Matt Damon | 2026-07-07 17:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNd09kTGdSZ3I2djNEMGhTN29MSmk4X3NTQ3pNeVJnUWpGbmRWTm5wLVJaUU1nekxqQlFTVGE4V2tIT20yV3YtaThPZFVhTTE0akdiRUtLM3RCS3dIVGszTkNiWk41TVJWT3YwXzUtMGtwOU1PMXNLNkRGdDk4Z0FnWFVuRmtVeUlsR0M1YmlRWF9MOFNHQzROVQ?oc=5) |
| The Hollywood Reporter | Dwayne Johnson to Star as Motorcycle Stuntman Hiding His Dementia in ‘Free Byrd’ | 2026-07-07 17:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxNYmlyeGVZWUNVQlJpSkJ5ZFplSVdQeF9obV9EZU5rdkR6THRSRUw4aHJIR0VwUXVIVlZBdnUyeks1ODdEZ1kwaEx5bE5JeTR4eXZ0R05YcEtrWmhXWVJaeFBWYy1zeFFUTGc3NDQ1dUstdWQwbDJIM2JsdXRUelliTENueWZRM1ZzOFhqRElTcVJtMDdDSVFQUl9R?oc=5) |
| Variety | Dwayne Johnson to Star in 'Free Byrd' From Artists Equity, Greg Kwedar | 2026-07-07 17:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxQUjlTYlpCUlZXcXB0NktSOHhWa3l3ZnVHM3BxaWl2VHRHaWR5WjlqQUVoeVp6cmlyeHlCa3RHSWZsYk1IZnBXeDRzSkZBOTdITUJEaXlwYTQwWnpLdVZ0RTNOZjFiSVlOTWpjUGpRZkRQYnpFLUtMOE4xbEp2VDhqYWRITzY3U2I0MkhuaVpnN193ZGpwSEV2TXR1ZVN0ZXc?oc=5) |

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