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Daisy Ridley To Star In 'Killa Bee' Biopic About ICU Nurse–MMA Fighter Bryony Tyrell

Capture Entertainment will shop the project at AFM ahead of a planned Q2 2026 start.

Overview

  • The feature is written by Ruth Sewell and will be directed by Kenton Oxley, a longtime friend of Tyrell.
  • Knockout Productions is producing with Picture Perfect and Moviehouse Entertainment, with Lucinda Thakrar and Mark Vennis among the producers and Michael Foster as executive producer.
  • Producers say Tyrell has been involved from the outset and is actively consulting, with her family contributing to the script’s emotional accuracy.
  • Reports list Tyrell’s professional record at 4-6-1 across promotions including Cage Warriors and Bellator, following a combat sports path that began with university kickboxing.
  • Ridley called Tyrell’s journey one of courage and resilience, while Capture’s Nathan Wang said he brokered the sales deal and praised the project; some outlets cite the title as Killer Bee.