"I have long been in awe of fighters, and astounded by the discipline, intensity and isolation the sport demands of them. I am excited to explore this world, especially so with A24 as my collaborators."
"The original Bloodsport is about U.S. Army Captain Frank Dux fighting in the Kumite, an illegal martial arts tournament in Hong Kong. No word yet on how closely Coel's take will hew to the original, nor whether Coel will star as the fighter or if this could be a launchpad for a new MMA fighter-turned-actor."
"This is Coel's third recent collab with A24. The miniseries First Day on Earth - which Coel wrote, co-directed, stars in, and EPs - is currently in production. Coel also co-stars with Anne Hathaway in A24's Mother Mary."
Michaela Coel, creator of I May Destroy You, is directing a remake of the classic martial arts film Bloodsport for A24. Coel expressed her admiration for fighters and their discipline, stating her excitement to explore the fighting world through this project. The original Bloodsport follows U.S. Army Captain Frank Dux competing in an illegal martial arts tournament in Hong Kong. Details remain unclear about whether Coel's version will closely follow the original narrative or if she will star in the lead role. This marks Coel's third recent partnership with A24, alongside the miniseries First Day on Earth and the thriller Mother Mary, co-starring Anne Hathaway.
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