Hollywood star Russell Crowe is partnering up with ONE Championship for a brand new combined martial arts film, as reported by Selection.
‘The Beast in Me’ can be a sports activities motion movie starring Russell Crowe and Daniel MacPherson. Within the film, MacPherson will play the position of an out of labor former MMA fighter who suffers a household tragedy.
With the help of a veteran coach, performed by Russell Crowe, he’ll try to avenge his fallen member of the family by popping out of retirement so as to compete – for ONE Championship. As of this writing, manufacturing is anticipated to start later this yr and can lengthen into early 2025.
One of many filming areas can be Bangkok, Thailand. They are going to be on the Impression Area the place ONE will host an occasion on January 24. The expectation is that footage can be shot for the film all through battle week.
ONE Championship groups up with Russell Crowe
ONE Championship chairman Chatri Sityodtong can be current for the scene and will nicely make an look. ONE will function a manufacturing companion and can obtain a advisor credit score, with Crowe anticipated to look in Bangkok too.
Crowe additionally co-wrote the script with David Frigerio, who had the next to say on the partnership.
“With entry to One’s huge community of athletes and occasions, we’re poised to ship an exhilarating cinematic expertise that displays the true coronary heart of martial arts,” Frigerio mentioned.
Sityodtong added, “I’m thrilled to be partnering with the star-studded forged and manufacturing staff behind ‘The Beast in Me.’ I’m assured One is the most effective platform to assist inform their story of grit, perseverance and willpower. We can’t wait to host their complete staff in Bangkok at a One Friday Fights battle week in January.”
Quotes through Selection
Prepare, battle followers.
