Lupita Nyong'o and Chloe Grace Moretz to star as UFC fighters in mixed martial arts drama 'Strawweight,' directed by James M. Johnston.

Lupita Nyong'o and Chloe Grace Moretz will star in the mixed martial arts drama film 'Strawweight,' directed by James M. Johnston in his feature directorial debut. The film follows the journey of two female fighters competing against each other, with Nyong'o playing a former champion looking to regain her title and Moretz as a young up-and-comer who finds her life's passion in MMA. Former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas will serve as a fight consultant and executive producer on the film.

February 15, 2024
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