Australian Premiere - Beast - Sydney

AACTA is pleased to invite you and a guest to the Australian Premiere of the upcoming feature film BEAST. Directed by Tyler Atkins, and starring and co-written by Russell Crowe, the film follows a former MMA champion who is pulled back into the ring for the fight of his life when his younger brother is put in danger. 

Join us after the screening for a Q&A with cast members Daniel MacPherson, Amy Shark and Luke Hemsworth, alongside director Tyler Atkins and producer Michael Schwarz.

BEAST follows ex-con Patton James (Daniel MacPherson), who abandoned his mixed martial arts dream to support his wife, Luciana (Kelly Gale), and daughter. When Patton’s brother Malon suffers a serious injury in a fight to make good on his debts, Patton has to risk everything to get back in the ring to avenge him. But to reclaim his old glory and succeed in the ONE Championship, Patton must regain the trust of his ace trainer (Russell Crowe) and keep his own family together.

The cast includes Russell Crowe, Daniel MacPherson, Luke Hemsworth, Bren Foster, George Burgess, Mojean Aria, Kelly Gale, Amy Shark and Saphira Moran. Directed by Tyler Atkins. Written by David Frigerioand Russell Crowe. The film is produced by John Schwarz, Michael Schwarz, David Frigerio and Tim O’Hair. 

Released in cinemas on Thursday, April 23.