Russell Crowe Coaches Daniel MacPherson to MMA Glory in "Beast" Trailer (Exclusive) Christopher EdwardsThu, February 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC 0 Russell Crowe plays the coach of an MMA champion fighting to return to his former glory in the intense trailer for Beast Crowe is also a writer on the film, which stars Daniel MacPherson and Luke Hemsworth Beast will be released April 10 by Lionsgate Russell Crowe is stepping into a brutal new role.
Russell Crowe Coaches Daniel MacPherson to MMA Glory in "Beast" Trailer (Exclusive)
Christopher EdwardsThu, February 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC
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Russell Crowe plays the coach of an MMA champion fighting to return to his former glory in the intense trailer for Beast
Crowe is also a writer on the film, which stars Daniel MacPherson and Luke Hemsworth
Beast will be released April 10 by Lionsgate
Russell Crowe is stepping into a brutal new role.
PEOPLE has the exclusive first trailer for Beast, a sports drama starring Crowe as Sammy, the coach of Patton James, a former MMA champion (played by Daniel MacPherson) who must return to the sport for the fight of his life after his brother is put in danger.
Crowe co-wrote the film with Daniel Frigerio. The cast is rounded out by Luke Hemsworth, Mojean Aria, Kelly Gale, George Burgess, Bren Foster, Saphira Moran and Amy Shark.
"This is a true underdog story that's full of heart and purpose," MacPherson, 45, tells PEOPLE. "It's both a family story of redemption and sacrifice as well as a high-level action film. It's one for both MMA fans and film lovers alike."
Russell Crowe and Daniel MacPherson in 'Beast'.
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Crowe narrates the trailer, which shows MacPherson engaged in serious hand-to-hand combat.
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The Neighbours star also praises Crowe's performance in the film. "Russell Crowe is a master, and I'm fortunate that this was our third film together," says MacPherson, who starred alongside Crowe in 2022's Poker Face and 2024's Land of Bad.
"He elevates every project he works on, and Beast was no different. He brings a lifetime of cinema experience to every day on set and I still learn so much working with him."
Daniel MacPherson in 'Beast'.
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The film was created in collaboration with ONE Championship, a combat sports organization. A pivotal scene was filmed in Bangkok, Thailand, during ONE Championship's Friday Fights live event in January 2025.
"The cast is full of talent, including Mojean Aria, Kelly Gale and Bren Foster," says MacPherson. "Having this level of talent and experience around me was so incredible during one of the most grueling physical and emotional shoots of my career. Thankfully all our effort is up onscreen."
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Beast is in theaters April 10.
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Published: February 19, 2026 at 05:09PM on Source: MORNING MAG
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