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Paige VanZant to star alongside TikToker Bryce Hall in a new horror movie as ex-UFC fighter opens door to acting career
PAIGE VANZANT has opened the door to an acting career after enjoying a debut movie role alongside TikToker Bryce Hall.
The American plays the part of a professional fighter in the horror film which is produced by boxing promotion Triller.
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Triller recently bought the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship promotion in which VanZant is currently signed to.
She told SunSport: “I was really excited that they thought of me, it was an awesome experience.
“I was a quick three days, I made sure I condensed it to three days so that I wouldn’t miss very much training.
“I was able to train, because I have some amazing coaches in LA too, but yeah, It’s an awesome new movie.
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“It’s going to be a horror movie - so all the horror fans can get ready for it.”
Coincidently, VanZant last year commentated on 22-year-old Hall's boxing loss to Austin McBroom, 30, as the pair reunited on set.
She said: “Another small world; I actually commentated Social Gloves, which had Bryce Hall on it, and he’s also in the movie.
“Bryce Hall is in it, myself and a few other professional actors.”
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VanZant makes her BKFC return on August 20 in London so she found herself limited for time while filming.
But having got a feel for the big screen, the part-time All Elite Wrestling star is ready for future roles.
VanZant, 28, said: “I really hadn’t had anything on my mind about acting at this second, just because I have my fight coming up.
“But I would love to continue to act, I had a great time. This was my first movie role and it was honestly an amazing experience.
“I only got to be there three days, which is unfortunate because I fell in love with the cast, they were super special and all very nice.”
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