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ONE Championship is going Hollywood.
The world's largest martial arts organization announced that it struck an official partnership with the upcoming feature-length film The Beast In Me from Broken Open Pictures, which will start filming later this year.
The promotion will feature heavily in the film, which stars Academy Award winner Russell Crowe, who starred in the critically acclaimed 2000 motion picture Gladiator, and Daniel Macpherson.
The film will also feature CEO Chatri Sityodtong and some of the promotion's biggest stars.
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According to a statement released by ONE Championship, one of the film's most critical scenes will be filmed on January 24, 2025, during a ONE Friday Fights card at Impact Arena in Bangkok.
An MMA fight scene for the movie will be shot during the card, along with additional footage from the event's fight week ceremonies.
Sityodtong, in a statement ONE Championship released, said he's excited to partner with Crowe, who co-wrote the film's script, and the rest of the crew.
"I am thrilled to be partnering with the star-studded cast and production team behind The Beast In Me. I am confident ONE is the best platform to help tell their story of grit, perseverance, and determination. We cannot wait to host their entire team in Bangkok at a ONE Friday Fights fight week in January.”
David Frigerio, Producer and Co-Writer of The Beast In Me, added:
"We are excited to be partnering with ONE Championship as we create a film that resonates with fans, celebrating the spirit of competition, resilience, and the pursuit of greatness. With access to ONE’s vast network of athletes and events, we are poised to deliver an exhilarating cinematic experience that reflects the true heart of martial arts.”
Macpherson, one of the film's leading actors, plays an out-of-work MMA fighter suffering from a personal tragedy involving his brother.
He then trains under Crowe's character who helps Macpherson to come out of retirement and fight under ONE Championship.
Tyler Atkins will direct the film, and Frigerio, along with Tim O’Hair and John Schwarz, will produce. Shane Abbess and Brett Thornquest will executive produce.
