Zack Snyder to direct the Drama Drama UFC, teams with entertainment boss Dana White and Saudi

Zack SnyderThe director behind Steel man, Justice Leagueand Netflix’s Rebellious moon It is set to direct BrawlerA film that dives into the world of UFC, focused on a man in Los Angeles who gets up through the ranks of this sport.

Snyder will co-scolite and produce the project, and is collaborating with some partners of the heavyweights with the President of the UFC Dana White and his excellence Turki Alalshikh, president of the general entertainment authority of Saudi Arabia and recent buyer of The ring magazine.

Snyder said in a statement: “Behind every big fighter there is the story of how they arrived there. UFC is the world leader in combat sports and I am honored to collaborate with them to tell this incredible story”.

Snyder will write the film together Shay Hatten (Army of the Dead) AND Kurt Johnstad (300), which will also act as executive producers. Deborah Snyder AND Wesley Coller they are producing through their stone quarry banner, with Craig BorsariChief Content Officer of UFC, also on board as an executive manufacturer.

For Alalshikh, the project is a natural extension of its growing influence in the world of combat sport.

“I was a fan of Zack’s work for years, his unique-to-dalle style of his iconic action sequences to his visual visions and to the intensely emotional narration-united to his humanized interpretation of deeply crushed characters is singular,” said Alalshikh in a declaration.

“I couldn’t think of a better person to collaborate with to bring the UFC to the big screen. The ring The magazine, with its 103 -year -old legacy, will support to guarantee the success of the project. “

White, who has led the UFC since 2001 and played a central role in its transformation into a global sports empire, supports the film with enthusiasm.

“His excellence Turki Alalshikh and Zack Snyder have a shared vision to create a film on UFC,” said White. “They are both very passionate about this project to show fans what it takes to become an UFC sample. It is an incredibly ambitious project and I can’t wait to see it life.”

While Brawler It is still in the development phase, it is another fresh addition to Snyder’s growing slate. He is also working on a new project for Netflix focused on the lapd, following his previous work for the streamer, including Army of the Dead and the two sides Rebellious moon saga.

This is not the first UFC brush with Hollywood. The brand recently lent its identity to Amazon MGM Road house Remake, with mutual Jake Gyllenhaal As a former MMA fighter. But Brawler It seems to go deeper, aiming to capture the grit, discipline and personal stake behind it becomes a champion.

It seems that it could be a great project to face by Snyder. It is a different type of film for him, and I hope he can define a strong story and a script for this.