Overview

• Lupita Nyong'o and Chloe Grace Moretz star as UFC fighters in the upcoming film 'Strawweight', set to highlight their competitive journey in the octagon.
• James M. Johnston makes his directorial debut with 'Strawweight', featuring a script by Paul Harrill based on a story by Johnston and Harrill.
• Former UFC Strawweight Division Champion Rose Namajunas will serve as a fight consultant and executive producer for the film.
• The film's plot revolves around a young woman (Moretz) discovering her passion for UFC and a former champion (Nyong'o) aiming to reclaim her title, both seeking respect.
• 'Strawweight' is currently being launched at the European Film Market by WME Independent and CAA Media Finance, with no release date announced yet.