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The Beast in Me (film)

The Beast in Me
Directed byTyler Atkins
Written by
Produced by
  • David Frigero
  • Tim O’Hair
  • John Schwarz
Starring
CinematographyThomaz Labanca
Edited byTodd E. Miller
Music byBrian Cachia
Production
companies
Countries
  • United States
  • Australia
LanguageEnglish

The Beast in Me is an upcoming sports action drama film set in the world of Mixed Martial Arts, and starring Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth and Daniel MacPherson.

Cast

Production

The film is produced by Broken Open Pictures and is directed by Tyler Atkins. Russell Crowe co-wrote the script with David Frigero, who will produce alongside Tim O’Hair and John Schwarz. Crowe also leads ten cast, with Daniel MacPherson.[1] The cast also includes Luke Hemsworth Mojean Aria, Kelly Gale, George Burgess, Bren Foster, Saphira Moran, and Australian musician Amy Shark, who makes her feature film debut.[2][3]

One Championship are collaborating with the film, Principal photography will take place in Bangkok at the Impact Arena, where One Championships Friday Fights live event on January 24, 2025 the setting for a key scene.[4] Additional footage was filmed throughout the week-long event.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Russell Crowe, Daniel MacPherson MMA action title 'The Beast In Me' heads to EFM with the solution". Screen Daily. February 14, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  2. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 13, 2025). "'Beast In Me': First Images Revealed Of Russell Crowe, Daniel MacPherson & Luke Hemsworth MMA Action Movie — EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  3. ^ Douglas, Nicole (February 18, 2025). "Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth and Daniel MacPherson to star in Stan Original Film Beast In Me - as Amy Shark makes her movie debut". Nine.com.au. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  4. ^ Frater, Patrick (September 11, 2024). "One Championship, Martial Arts Franchise, Boards Russell Crowe Sports Film 'The Beast in Me' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  5. ^ "'THE BEAST IN ME': RUSSELL CROWE TO STAR IN MOVIE FILMED AT ONE FRIDAY FIGHTS IN JAN. 2025". Combat Press. September 20, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2025.