Production also reunites director Tyler Atkins with “Bosch & Rockit” star Luke Hemsworth and “Life After Fighting” star, actor and martial artist Bren Foster.
Very little can be officially said early on with Tyler Atkins’s new MMA drama, The Beast In Me, save for what’s available now via Instagram. Thanks to actors Daniel MacPherson (Land Of Bad) and Bren Foster (Life After Fighting), we now have a brief look behind-the-scenes showcasing the looks of their characters in the film, including a polaroid of a bruised MacPherson which you can see in the first slide of his most recent Instagram post from over the weekend. The post comes a few weeks after Foster also teased his role in a seperate post hinting with the caption reading in part “New hair, new character, new movie, new fights!!…”. Filming took place over the weekend set against the backdrop of an event at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, as announced last Fall. Atkins directs a cast led by MacPherson, Foster, and Academy Award-winner Russell Crowe (Gladiator), from […]
Academy Award-winning actor Russell Crowe (Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, Cinderella Man, Land Of Bad) is teaming up with lead actor Daniel MacPherson (Land of Bad, Foundation, Infini), martial arts mega brand ONE Championship (ONE) for MMA action drama production, The Beast In Me. Broken Open Pictures will commence filming later this year in Bangkok, Thailand. The Beast In Me will see MacPherson in the role of 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. Crowe co-penned the script with fellow Land Of Bad cohort David Frigerio who is also producing. ONE is set to be featured prominently in the film as well with expected appearances by ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong. Par for the course will be […]
Inspired by true events, Ocean Boy is stirring, provocative and peppered with laconic Australian humor, a compelling story capturing the light and shade of life, reflecting strength and vulnerability. And that’s the wind-up for Ocean Boy, from director Tyler Atkins and starring Luke Hemsworth, Isabel Lucas and Leanna Walsman, and introducing young actor Ramsus King. Gravitas Ventures acquired the pic back in November and will now release the film in select theaters and on-Demand beginning February 3. Writes Deadline‘s Matt Grobar: “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.” Ocean Boy, FKA Bosch + Rockit, was directed from a script storied by Atkins […]