Former UFC champion Charles Oliveira makes it to big screens with his biopic in works at 405 films
A delight for MMA fans, especially those of the
former lightweight champion
Charles Oliveira
, is on the line as 'O Faixa-Preta' famed director Eduardo Ferra and
405 films
have acquired the rights to the
fighter's biopic
and are in the process of developing it.
The ambitious project will showcase the life of the fighter and his journey from a rather neglected childhood to the UFC championship.
'O Faixa-Preta' famed director Eduardo Ferra to lead the project, will focus on the journey from childhood to championship status
Nicknamed "Do Bronx," Charles Oliveira had a rather troubled early life owing to certain medical issues. Almost life-threatening, these issues led his doctors to recommend a total no-sport life for the former champion. However, the fighter, regardless, broke these barriers to emerge from the Vicente de Carvalho impoverished neighborhood in Guarujá, São Paulo, dominated the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and went on to become the lightweight world champion in 2021.
With a Pro-MMA record of 35-10-0, Oliveira has defeated some of the biggest names in the competition like Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler.
Oliveira's biopic will focus on this very journey, which has been an inspiration for many. In a recent press release, Do Bronx acknowledged the initiative taken by Eduardo Ferro and his team in 405 films and stated, 'From the favelas of Guarujá to the bright lights of the Octagon, this has always been about heart, faith, and never giving up.
Eduardo and 405 Films are the right team to bring the story to life.'
Adding to the statement, Ferro further stated, 'Charles' story will be more than a movie — like his whole life, this will be a message to every kid out there who feels like the world forgot them: your time is coming. 'The champion has a name' — and now the world will know how it happened.'
While the pre-production has already begun, the title of the film is yet to be announced. Eduardo Ferro is known for his work 'O Faixa-Preta', which also focuses on the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A hit in Latin America, fans can rather have a high expectation from the upcoming biopic on Oliveira. The film will mostly be shot in Las Vegas and Brazil.
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Amidst all these, Oliveira is also preparing for his upcoming bout against Ilia Topuria at UFC 317. While Topuria aims at earning the two-weight championship status, Oliveira aims at earning back his lost belt.
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