Zack Snyder’s new film will be a story of MMA

For once, the American director abandons the fantastic and the SF to film the fight in the cage.

A year after his diptych Rebel Moon On Netflix, here Zack Snyder. The American director of 300,, Watchmen or Batman V Superman will abandon science fiction.

He will realize Brawlea new film on the ascent of a man in the world of MMA, this combat sport where all the blows are allowed in the cage and of which Franck Gastambide had made a Netflix series recently. The feature will take place in a very realistic universe, since developed with the ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the very powerful MMA American federation, carried by the very media Dana White. And as a bonus, His Excellency Turki Alashikhpresident of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia and owner of the boxing magazine The Ringwill also be associated with the project.

“I have been a fan of Zack’s work for years. His unique style – from his emblematic action sequences to his grandiose visuals via his intense emotional narration – as well as his way of humanizing deeply imperfect characters make him an ideal choice to wear the UFC on the big screen“Said Alashikh.”The Ring Magazine, with its 103 years of history, will support this project to ensure its success. “

For his part, Dana White Talk about a “Common vision to create a film on the UFC which will show fans what it takes to become UFC champion. It is an incredibly ambitious project and I can’t wait to see it come to life. “

The scenario will be co -written by Shay Hatten And Kurt Johnstad. Production side, Zack Snyder will be accompanied by Deborah Snyder and Wesley Paste via their Stone Quarry company. Alashikh, Johnstad and Hatten will be executive producers, alongside Craig Borsari, Director of content at the UFC.

“Behind each big fighter, there is a story on his career”said Snyder. “The UFC is the world leader in combat sports, and I am honored to associate myself with them to tell this incredible story. “

For the time being, we do not know which will play the young champion ready to do anything to become the king of the cage. No date announced.