Daniel MacPherson was fully committed to method acting for his role as a former MMA fighter stepping back into the cage in Beast—and it came at a cost. The fight sequences were brutal, and he walked away with real injuries. Here’s what the actor told CineMovie about the price he paid to make those scenes feel so raw…
Beast, also starring Russell Crowe and Luke Hemsworth, opens in movie theaters on April 10.
Synopsis: After years away from the cage, a once-feared MMA champion is pulled back in for the fight of his life when his younger brother is put in danger. Reuniting with the trainer who once made him a legend, he commits to one final showdown against the reigning title-holder — a brutal fighter determined to dismantle the ex-champ’s legacy in front of the world. Pushed to his breaking point, the contender’s stakes are simple: win, or lose everything he’s built. Starring Daniel MacPherson, Luke Hemsworth, and Oscar® winner Russell Crowe (Actor in a Leading Role, Gladiator, 2000).
Directed by: Tyler Atkins
Screenplay by: David Frigerio and Russell Crowe
Story by: David Frigerio
Produced by: John Schwarz, David Frigerio, Michael Schwarz, Tim O’Hair
Cast: Daniel MacPherson, Luke Hemsworth, Bren Foster, Amy Shark, Mojean Aria, Kelly Gale, and Russell Crowe
Grindstone Entertainment Group presents, a Broken Open Pictures and Deeper Water Films production, in association with Armagh Films / Media Finance Capital / Three 777 Films / Stan Entertainment / Black Pearl Productions / In the Tent Productions / Spectrum Entertainment / Solution Entertainment Group.
