Daniel MacPherson and Amy Shark in Action-Packed Film Beast

By Stephen A Russell

ABC Entertainment

Topic: Movies

Daniel MacPherson used his previous training for MMA fights in Beast.

Daniel MacPherson was kicked in the head a lot. He chose to do this.

Daniel MacPherson and Bren Foster did real fight scenes in Beast.

Fast facts about Beast

Beast is a thrilling film about MMA.

Beast was directed by Tyler Atkins

Beast stars Daniel MacPherson, Russell Crowe, Amy Shark, and others.

Beast will be in cinemas on April 23 and on Stan on May 27.

Beast will make you feel like the characters are in a lot of pain.

Bren Foster is an amazing martial artist.

Bren Foster did not slow down for Daniel MacPherson during fight scenes.

Daniel MacPherson and Bren Foster worked together before Beast.

They worked together in front of a big crowd in Bangkok.

It was an amazing experience for Daniel MacPherson.

Making Australian films can be difficult.

Daniel MacPherson had faith in the film and prepared himself.

He learned a lot from working on the action show Strike Back.

The show did not use stunt doubles often.

Daniel MacPherson did many of his own stunts.

He likes doing his own stunts as an actor.

Amy Shark and Daniel MacPherson are in Beast together.

Hit and run

Daniel MacPherson plays a fisherman who fights in Beast.

His character has many problems and debts.

He fights again because of his debts.

His old coach is played by Russell Crowe.

Acting with Russell Crowe was challenging for Daniel MacPherson.

Daniel MacPherson had to balance work and family life.

Russell Crowe also wrote the film with David Frigerio.

Daniel MacPherson met Russell Crowe before Beast.

They met on a TV show and then in LA.

Daniel MacPherson almost hit Russell Crowe with his car.

They became friends after that incident.

Russell Crowe invited Daniel MacPherson to his farm.

Daniel MacPherson thinks Russell Crowe liked his performance.

They have worked together on several films now.

Russell Crowe supports new filmmakers and actors.

Cinderella story

Amy Shark is a singer who acts in Beast.

She plays the daughter of Russell Crowe's character.

Amy Shark used to do theatre and music when she was younger.

She started doing music more when she was a teenager.

Amy Shark and Russell Crowe are friends because of music.

They like the same kind of music and have jammed together.

Beast is Amy Shark's first film.

She is happy to work with Russell Crowe.

She likes action films and is happy to be in one.

Christmas come early

Amy Shark trained for her role in Beast.

She used to do Taekwondo when she was younger.

She liked the complex relationships in the film.

She is used to complex family relationships.

Master and Commander is a film that is now liked more.

Beast is a real film with complex characters.

The director made Amy Shark feel comfortable on set.

Tyler Atkins is a calm director.

Amy Shark felt at ease with him.

Daniel MacPherson thinks Amy Shark is a natural actor.

She had a great audition and was prepared for the role.

She brought a lot of energy to the set.

Beast will be in cinemas and on Stan soon.

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