Daniel MacPherson discusses his role in Beast, breaking down the physical demands, MMA training, and emotional weight behind the film’s story.
In this interview we discuss:
• His background with MMA and favorite fighters
• The role of family and the women supporting fighters
• Training for the role, including triathlon conditioning
• How endurance training translates into fight performance
• Working through intense fight choreography and taking hits
• The impact of the film’s final act and emotional ending
• The presence of real MMA figures like Herb Dean
Beast follows a once-feared MMA champion who is pulled back into the cage when his younger brother is put in danger, forcing him into one final fight against a brutal reigning title-holder.
The film stars Daniel MacPherson, Luke Hemsworth, and Academy Award winner Russell Crowe (Gladiator).
In theaters April 10, 2026.
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