Russell Crowe to Star in Film Promoting Thailand and Muay Thai Globally

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ONE Championship boss Chatri Sityodtong has expressed immense excitement for the upcoming Hollywood film "The Beast In Me," starring Russell Crowe. The movie, which prominently features ONE Championship and Muay Thai, aims to showcase Thailand and its martial art on the global stage.

 

Production will commence this December and will culminate in a pivotal scene at a ONE Friday Fights event on January 24 at Bangkok’s Impact Arena, according to Chatri.

 

Chatri revealed that Academy Award-winning actor Crowe, who co-wrote the screenplay, approached the ONE Championship team earlier this year with a keen interest in integrating the organisation into the film’s storyline.

 

“This is not just a cameo,” Chatri explained during a press conference for ONE Friday Fights 81. “Russell Crowe plays an ex-fighter turned coach within ONE Championship. His character’s student, also a former world champion, returns to the ring seeking revenge after his brother is injured by an illegal blow during a fight. The movie’s narrative is deeply interwoven with ONE, featuring live sequences shot during our events.”

 

The CEO emphasised, “I was very impressed with the producers’ vision for the movie. A Hollywood blockbuster with an A-lister like Russell Crowe has all the makings of a massive global hit. So we’re very excited.”

Chatri assured that the partnership is genuine, allowing ONE Championship to have input on the script to ensure authenticity. “You’ll see a lot of our superstars in the movie, along with gym owners and promoters,” he said.

 

“I specifically requested the final scene to be shot in Thailand. My goal is to bring Thailand to the world stage of sports and business, while spotlighting Muay Thai and ONE Championship.”

 

"The Beast In Me" will also shoot scenes in the United States and Australia, further enhancing its international appeal, Chatri confirmed, reported Bangkok Post.

 

"This project is a dream come true for me and, I believe, for Thailand as well,” Chatri concluded.

 

Picture courtesy: EVOLVE

 

-- 2024-10-01

 

[redwood1]

Thailand the hub of Russell Crowe.....

[theshu25]

Most overated actor in the history of acting.

[nikmar]

8 minutes ago, theshu25 said:

Most overated actor in the history of acting.

 

Are you not entertained?     🙂

[Deserted]

He was very good in Gladiator but not much good in anything else after that.

[Stargeezr]

Yup, another old guy, trying to perform Muay Thai, what dould go wrong?

[Grumpy one]

Last time I saw him on a tv interview, he appeared ready to be doing a great job as a beach ball with legs 

[nakhonandy]

15 minutes ago, Stargeezr said:

Yup, another old guy, trying to perform Muay Thai, what dould go wrong?

He's playing the trainer, not the fighter.

[jippytum]

 Russel's a bit out of shape these days to be promoting Muay Thai. 

[TimBKK]

Straight to video.  Or streaming sites.

[MalcolmB]

43 minutes ago, jippytum said:

 Russel's a bit out of shape these days to be promoting Muay Thai. 

Back fighting the Thais on film.

 

Round 1 

 

 

[RichardColeman]

Going to have to seriously reinforce any ring he is planning on getting into !

[RayWright]

Expect another X-Twitter overload of pics of hanging cables as with 2022's The Greatest Beer Run Ever. Maybe the Kiwi is on a challenge to get more of Bangkok tidied up as with Prayut Chan-o-Cha's reaction to his last visit.

 

Although worthy of the Oscar in Gladiator,  I found his performance in his 2nd Ridley Scott collaboration more enjoyable,  namely 2006's A Good Year.

[BangkokReady]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand and its martial art

 

I though it came from Cambodia???

[BangkokReady]

4 hours ago, theshu25 said:

Most overated actor in the history of acting.

 

All actors are overrated.  It basically comes down to looking and sounding a certain way.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, redwood1 said:

Thailand the hub of Russell Crowe.....

Coming out of semi-retirement for another go..

must like the climate.