Daniel MacPherson delivers an incredibly authentic performance as Patton James in the MMA action drama, Beast.
Synopsis: After years away from the cage, a once-feared MMA champion is pulled back in for the fight of his life when his younger brother is put in danger. Reuniting with the trainer who once made him a legend, he commits to one final showdown against the reigning title-holder — a brutal fighter determined to dismantle the ex-champ’s legacy in front of the world. Pushed to his breaking point, the contender’s stakes are simple: win, or lose everything he’s built.
Beast is directed by Tyler Atkins and stars Daniel MacPherson, Luke Hemsworth, Bren Foster, Amy Shark, Mojean Aria, Kelly Gale, and Russell Crowe. The screenplay is by David Frigerio and Russell Crowe.
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Daniel MacPherson has most recently been seen in the US action feature Land of Bad alongside Liam Hemsworth and Milo Ventimiglia, and starring as Sam Levine in Russell Crowe’s feature Poker Face. On stage, he led the critically acclaimed 2024 Australian theatre tour of The Woman in Black opposite John Waters. On television, Daniel starred as fan favourite Hugo Krast in Apple TV+’s sci-fi behemoth “Foundation,” and previously as Sgt Samuel Wyatt in the latest seasons of the HBO/Cinemax action series “Strike Back.”
Daniel’s other passions include horses, music and fitness. He is a six-time Ironman Triathlon finisher and has represented Australia at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. He has run multiple endurance events to raise money and awareness for charities such as World Vision, Reclink, Charity: Water, and The Indigenous Marathon Project, for which he is an Ambassador.
Beast is now available