EXCLUSIVE: Max Holloway is used to cameras capturing his exploits within the octagon, however they’re now following him exterior the UFC ring in an upcoming documentary.
Dream Bay Leisure and Hamblin Imagery have teamed as much as create a currently-untitled movie concerning the iconic UFC featherweight that’s being billed as “the definitive documentary” on his life.
Let’s Be Frank director Peter Hamblin is directing and exec producing, and Dream Bay founder Thomas Drachkovitch is aboard as exec producer. We hear early noises from consumers has been very constructive.
The movie will observe Holloway, as he embarks on what’s anticipated to be his greatest 12 months but, each professionally and personally. It’ll chart the Hawaiian fighter’s rise to fame within the UFC, his legacy as one in all its most resilient and entertaining fighters and his position as a father and native of Hawaii. Included are unique interviews, archive and behind-the-scenes footage and a deep dive into his rigorous coaching camps as he prepares for top stakes fights in 2025.
Producers say it’s going to “delve deeper into Holloway’s legacy and seize his distinctive mix of humility, humor, and warrior spirit that has made him a fan favourite worldwide.”
Holloway not too long ago suffered the primary knockout defeat of his profession to the undefeated Georgian-Spanish featherweight champion Ilia Topuria at UFC 308, however is broadly thought-about one of the crucial aggressive fighters in blended martial arts historical past. Having joined the UFC in 2012, he has confronted the likes of Conor McGregor, José Aldo, Anthony Pettis and Justin Gaethje, and was featherweight champ between 2017 and 2019.
“I’ve at all times needed to share my story in a approach that feels true to who I’m,” stated Holloway. “Partnering with Peter and Thomas provides me the possibility to point out not simply my followers, however the world, who I’m past the octagon — what motivates me, what I’ve overcome, and the way I’m making ready for what’s forward. It’s going to be a wild 12 months, and I’m excited to carry everybody alongside for the journey.”
Hamblin, know for browsing movies Let’s Be Frank, Riss and Candy Journey, stated: “Max’s story is one in all grit, perseverance, and immense coronary heart. He’s not only a UFC fighter — he’s a world icon, a father, and a man who’s been by way of all of it. Thomas and I are excited to disclose the numerous layers to his story in a approach that followers haven’t seen earlier than.”
Drachkovitch, the previous Amazon Studios commissioner, based Dream Bay final 12 months, following his position as a commissioner at Amazon Studios and now runs the manufacturing and administration enterprise with former CAA agent Jason Hafford. Whereas engaged on Prime Video’s worldwide originals slate, he labored on sports activities docs such because the All or Nothing franchise, Sons of the Soil: Jaipur Pink Panthers and Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes.
“Max is likely one of the most fun and revered athletes of our era, and his story deserves to be advised with authenticity and depth,” stated Drachkovitch. “With Peter’s route and our crew’s experience, this documentary will present followers with an intimate and distinctive take a look at Max’s life, displaying a facet of him by no means seen earlier than. We’re desirous to share Max’s extraordinary journey with followers world wide.”
