Forget Juilliard.
If you’re looking to
become a big-time Hollywood star, why not start with being a pro fist fighter
first?
Look at Ronda Rousey.
Sure, she got knocked
out by Holly Holm in November, but the blow was softened with upcoming roles in
“Mile 22,” “Road House,” and the yet-to-be-named biopic of her best-selling
autobiography “My Fight, Your Fight.”
Knocked out, yes, but
Rousey will still be reeling in money hand over fist.
Now, to the joy of
fight fans everywhere, a newly crowned ‘king’ may be joining Rousey on the big
screen sooner rather than later.
Irish sensation and new
UFC featherweight champ Conor McGregor is known for his flashy persona, both
inside and outside of the cage. And if there is one thing “Notorious” can do
better than selling a fight with his mouth, it’s ending one with his fists –
just ask Jose Aldo.
McGregor’s brash
personality and obvious charisma have some of Hollywood’s biggest stars
talking. And if they have their way, the 27-year-old slugger will be joining
them on the silver screen sometime in the near future.
After a cryptic
Instagram post from “Fast and Furious” and “xXx” star Vin Diesel, it appears
McGregor could very well be adding even more zeroes to his ever-growing bank
account. According to reports, McGregor has verbally agreed to appear in
Diesel’s upcoming sequel to the 2002 smash hit “xXx,” but hasn't yet been
offered an official role. Still, judging from the post, in which Diesel says,
"the casting of the new XXX gets more exciting everyday," the big man
appears to have his eyes fixed on the UFC superstar.
Another actor jumping
on the McGregor hype train is Mark Wahlberg. The star of “Ted” and the upcoming
“Daddy’s Home” revealed to TMZ that working with McGregor on a film is ‘very
possible,’ and added, ‘with the right role, he could be great.’
So, there you have it
fans: if you’re looking to make the jump to be a big-time Hollywood star, all
you have to do is be as charismatic as McGregor and then go and knock out Jose
Aldo in 13 seconds.
By Ryan McKinnell
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