Singapore — ONE Championship (ONE), the world’s largest martial arts group, at this time introduced an official partnership with The Beast In Me, a feature-length MMA action-drama movie from Damaged Open Photos that’s scheduled to start filming later this yr. ONE will characteristic prominently within the movie, which stars Academy Award-winning actor Russell Crowe (Gladiator, A Lovely Thoughts, Cinderella Man), who co-wrote the script, and Daniel MacPherson (Land of Unhealthy, Basis, Infini), amongst others. Choose ONE expertise together with ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong are additionally anticipated to make appearances within the film.
On January 24, 2025, a ONE Friday Fights reside occasion at Bangkok, Thailand’s Influence Area will play host to an MMA motion scene for the movie, with extra footage being captured all through struggle week.
Chatri Sityodtong acknowledged: “I’m thrilled to be partnering with the star-studded forged and manufacturing workforce behind The Beast In Me. I’m assured ONE is the very best platform to assist inform their story of grit, perseverance, and willpower. We can’t wait to host their complete workforce in Bangkok at a ONE Friday Fights struggle week in January.”
David Frigerio, Producer and Co-Author of The Beast In Me, acknowledged: “We’re excited to be partnering with ONE Championship as we create a movie that resonates with followers, celebrating the spirit of competitors, resilience, and the pursuit of greatness. 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.”
Within the movie, MacPherson performs an out-of-work former MMA fighter who suffers a private tragedy involving his brother. With the assistance of a veteran coach performed by Crowe, he units out to avenge his brother by popping out of retirement to compete in ONE Championship.
Tyler Atkins will direct the movie and Frigerio, together with Tim O’Hair and John Schwarz, will produce. Shane Abbess and Brett Thornquest will govt produce.
Extra particulars on the movie, together with an official launch date and world distribution companions, shall be introduced sooner or later.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Government Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and in addition a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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