Here’s a look at an upcoming drama titled Embattled, an MMA-themed film led by Stephen Dorff, directed by Nick Sarkisov, and written by David McKenna (American History X). The film follows a brash, maniacal MMA Champion who must confront the sins of his past when a media firestorm forces him into the ring against his eldest son, an 18-year-old prodigy following in his father’s footsteps. For one of them, this fight might just be his last. It comes to digital download from 5 July 2021.
Darren Mann, Elizabeth Reaser and a host of UFC stars appear alongside Dorff. The official synopsis for the film is as follows.
Raised by an abusive father, Cash (Stephen Dorff) channels his aggression to become a World Champion MMA fighter. Now accustomed to wealth, adulation and global popularity, he faces a new challenge when his second son is born with Williams Syndrome. But this time, rather than stand and fight, he runs.
While Cash continues to make his fortune in the ring, his eldest son Jett (Darren Mann) becomes the caregiver to his younger brother Quinn (Colin McKenna). When Jett decides to follow his father’s fighting footsteps and take to the fight game, he faces his past head on, embarking on a course inevitably pitting father versus son in a battle which, no matter the outcome, neither can win.
The film was released stateside at the tail end of last year to pretty positive review, and UK audiences will be able to access it on all of the usual digital channels from 5th July through Universal.
Check out the new trailer below.
