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Academy Award-winner Russell Crowe is venturing into the world of mixed-martial-arts fighting for his new movie, Beast in Me. Per Deadline, new images from the film that was co-written by Crowe and stars the Gladiatoractor as well as Luke Hemsworth (Westworld) and Daniel MacPherson (Foundation), were just released. Beast in Me is directed by Tyler Atkins. David Frigerio co-wrote the script with Crowe.

Beast in Me is currently in production in Australia and Bangkok. Mojean Aria, Kelly Gale, Bren Foster, Saphira Moran, and Australian musician Amy Shark also star in the film. The production stills that were released from the film can be seen below.

The Story of Two Brothers

Beast in Me follows a man named Patton James, played MacPherson, who decides not to move forward with his Mma career in order to support his wife Luciana (Gale) and his son. When Patton’s brother, Malon sustains a serious...

Russell Crowe has already proven himself in the Colosseum in Ridley Scott's Gladiator. Now he's training a new fighter for the Mma octagon in the upcoming mixed martial arts action film Beast in Me. Mma movies have been rather hit-or-miss. Entries in the Never Back Down and Undisputed franchises (in so much as the latter can be called an Mma franchise) have received mixed reviews from audiences and critics, while Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton's Warrior is the undisputed pound-for-pound Goat of the sub-genre. But with the talent of Russell Crowe and the rest of its star-studded cast, Beast in Me has a solid shot at the title.

Thanks to Deadline, we have our first look at Crowe and Foundation star Daniel MacPherson in Beast in Me, along with the rest of the star-studded line-up. Alongside the pair, the movie also stars Luke Hemsworth, Mojean Aria, Kelly Gale,...

Exclusive: Here are your first look images of Oscar winner Russell Crowe (Gladiator) and Daniel MacPherson (Foundation) in martial-arts movie Beast In Me, which is in production in Australia and Bangkok, from a script co-written by Crowe.

They are joined in the cast by Luke Hemsworth (Westworld), Mojean Aria (The Correspondent) Kelly Gale (Plane), George Burgess (Land of Bad), Bren Foster (The Last Ship), Saphira Moran (It Will Find You) and Australian musician Amy Shark, who makes her feature film debut.

The Solution Entertainment Group is selling the project at the EFM in Berlin.

Pic follows Patton James (MacPherson), who abandons his mixed martial arts dream to support his wife, Luciana (Gale), and son. When his brother, Malon (Aria), suffers a serious injury and faces financial strain to underworld figures, Patton sets out to avenge him in a One Championship fight with the help of veteran trainer Sammy (Crowe). Below are additional production stills.

Australian singer Amy Shark is stepping into the world of acting with her debut role in Russell Crowe’s upcoming film “Beast in Me”, a martial arts-themed revenge story currently shooting in Bangkok, Thailand.

Crowe, an Oscar-winning actor known for films like “Gladiator”, has cast Shark as his on-screen daughter, an opportunity that emerged from an unexpected connection. The pair first met during a 2023 concert in Canberra, where Shark invited Crowe on stage to perform together.

Excited about her first acting venture, Shark shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse on social media. She posted a picture of herself with a script and declared herself an “actress 2025” on TikTok. The Gold Coast native will join an ensemble cast including Daniel McPherson, Luke Hemsworth, and Bren Foster, with Tyler Atkins directing.

Shark brings significant musical credentials to her new project, having won eight Aria Awards and received 29 total nominations throughout her music career. The...

Australian singer Amy Shark has got her big screen break, thanks to her fellow Antipodean Russell Crowe.

The Oscar winning actor has cast the singer in his movie Beast in Me, currently filming in Thailand.

Shark posted a picture of herself in transit, complete with script, to her social media, adding the caption: “Bangkok for the next week to become a movie star.”

News.com.au reports that Shark will play Crowe’s daughter in the film, described as a “revenge story infused with mixed martial arts.” She will join actors Daniel McPherson Luke Hemsworth and Bren Foster in the film, directed by Tyler Atkins.

As well as her Instagram post, Shark made a video for her TikTok fans in which she captioned herself “Amy Shark – actress 2025.”

And it reports that Crowe has partnered with the Singapore-based fighting league One Championship, and has received permission to film at an indoor stadium in Bangkok,...

Hollywood actor Russell Crowe is set to take on a leading role in a new martial arts movie that will feature the global sports organization One Championship. Titled “The Beast in Me,” the film tells the story of a former mixed martial arts fighter who comes out of retirement after a family tragedy. Crowe will play the role of the fighter’s trainer helping him regain his footing inside the ring.

The movie centers around Daniel MacPherson’s character deciding to compete again under One Championship banner. This occurs after the death of his brother affects him deeply. Crowe takes on the part of the veteran coach aiding the fighter’s redemption and quest for revenge against unknown opponents. One Championship agreed to let the production use its athletes and events to make the fight scenes as realistic as possible. The company’s leader Chatri Sityodtong stated their excitement “to...

Mixed martial arts franchise One Championship has come on board “The Beast in Me,” a sports action film starring Russell Crowe and Daniel MacPherson (“Land of Bad,” “Foundation”).

In the film, MacPherson plays an out-of-work former Mma fighter who suffers a personal tragedy involving his brother. With the help of a veteran trainer played by Crowe, he sets out to avenge his brother by coming out of retirement to compete in One Championship.

The film is produced by the U.S.-based Broken Open Pictures and is to be directed by Tyler Atkins (writer-director of “Ocean Boy”). International rights to the film are represented by the Los Angeles-based Solution Entertainment Group.

Production is set to begin later this year and extend into early 2025. Among the locations will be Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena, where One’s Friday Fights live event on Jan. 24 will be the setting for a key scene.

Principal photography scheduled for late April/early May.

Russell Crowe and Daniel MacPherson will star in hot EFM package The Beast In Me, an Mma action drama from Broken Open Pictures, Storm Alley Entertainment, Armagh and Eclectik Vision.

Lisa Wilson’s The Solution Entertainment Group is commencing talks with buyers in Berlin this week on the project, which is scheduled to start principal photography in late April/early May.

MacPherson will play an out-of-work former fighter who suffers a personal tragedy. With the help of a veteran trainer he sets out to avenge the past by fighting a Mixed Martial...

"Ocean Boy" is the new dramatic feature, directed by Tyler Atkins, set in 1980's Australia, starring Luke Hemsworth, Isabel Lucas, Leeanna Walsman, Rasmus King and Heather Mitchell, now playing in theaters:

"...teenage surfer 'Rockit' grapples to understand why his Mum's not coming home, and embarks on a holiday with his father 'Bosch', only to discover he's running from the law. Rockit finds a soulmate and then teenage love with 'Ash Ash', but it's the ocean that gives him the security and calm he yearns..."

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Ocean Boy (Bosch & Rockit) is a 2022 movie directed by Tyler Atkins starring Luke Hemsworth and Isabel Lucas. It will be released on February 3

As Rockit grapples to understand why his Mum’s not coming home, he embarks on a magical holiday with his father, Bosch, only to discover they’re actually running from the law. Rockit finds a soulmate and then teenage love with Ash Ash, but it’s the ocean that gives him the security and calm he yearns from his parents. Ultimately Rockit is a boy nurtured and held by nature.

Release Date

February 3, 2023 (United States)

Cast

Luke Hemsworth / Bosch

Isabel Lucas / Deb

Leeanna Walsman / Elizabeth

Heather Mitchell / Wendy

Michael Sheasby

Martin Sacks

Savannah La Rain

Rasmus King

Pearl Spring Voss

Ryan Oliver Gelbart

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Ocean Boy Trailer — Tyler Atkins‘ Ocean Boy / Bosch & Rockit (2022) movie trailer has been released by Gravitas Veritas. The Ocean Boy trailer stars Luke Hemsworth, Isabel Lucas, Leanna Walsman, and Ramsus King. Crew Tyler Atkins and Drue Metz wrote the screenplay for Ocean Boy.” It’s produced by Jamie Arscott, Tyler Atkins, Cathy Flannery, [...]

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Exclusive: Gravitas Ventures has acquired North American rights to the Australian drama Ocean Boy, starring Luke Hemsworth (Westworld). The Anthem Sports & Entertainment Company plans to release the pic formerly titled Bosch + Rockit in theaters and on demand on February 3, 2023.

The feature directorial debut of Tyler Atkins is set along the Australian coast in late summer and follows the young father Bosch (Hemsworth) as he goes on the run for drug dealing with his surf gang. In tow is his son, Rockit (Rasmus King), who believes he is on a magical holiday. Isabel Lucas and Leeanna Walsman also star.

“We at Gravitas are proud to be bringing Ocean Boy to theaters and into homes this upcoming February,” said Gravitas’ Senior Director of Acquisitions, Bill Guentzler. “Luke Hemsworth and Rasmus King bring to life a magical tale of the deep connection between a father and son that we believe will touch the hearts of audiences.

John Schwarz and Tyler Atkins.

Luke Hemsworth is playing the lead opposite teenager Rasmus King in Bosch and Rockit, writer-director Tyler Atkins’ debut feature which follows a father and son who are pursued by crooked cops.

Now shooting in Byron Bay, the privately-financed road movie/drama is a spin-off from Atkins’ 2018 short which starred King and Aaron Jeffery.

Deeper Water Pictures’ John Schwarz, who joined the project several weeks ago at the suggestion of Dop Ben Nott, is producing with Cathy Flannery.

Based on a true story, the plot follows Hemsworth’s Bosch and King’s 13-year-old Rockit as they embark on a late summer trip along the Australian coast.

Rockit believes he is on a magical holiday with his dad until he sees the cops are in pursuit. On the run, they struggle with numerous setbacks with hope, courage and determination.

Michael Sheasby and Martin Sacks play the cops...