Ronda Rousey biopic starring...Ronda Rousey

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Ronda Rousey to Star in Film Based on Her Autobiography

Following her dominating win Saturday night in Brazil, where she knocked out Bethe Correia in 34 seconds, UFC fighter Ronda Rousey is making moves for her film career, and this latest project hits close to home.

Paramount Pictures has secured the rights to Rousey’s New York Times bestselling autobiography “My Fight/Your Fight,” with Rousey playing herself.

Mark Bomback on board to adapt the book, while Mary Parent is producing along with Rousey, with Bomback serving as exec producer.

“It’s a real honor to be a part of bringing Ronda’s incredible story to the bigscreen,” Parent said.

Written by Rousey with her sister Maria Burns Ortiz, “My Fight/Your Fight” is an inspirational story celebrating the accomplishments of Rousey, who faced extraordinary challenges on her path to glory. The book was published in spring by Regan Arts.

No date has been set yet on when the project will go into production as Bomback has just begun adapting the book. Rousey is expected to fight one more time before the end of the year and will then shoot the Pete Berg-directed action pic “Mile 22″ in January.

It’s not very often that a notable individual stars in her own biopic, but Rousey is one of those rare cases of an athlete who has seamlessly transitioned from fighting in the Octagon to appearing on screen in such films as “The Expendables 3,” “Furious 7″ and most recently, “Entourage,” in which she also appeared as herself.

From appearing in films and penning New York Times bestsellers to endorsement deals with Reebok, Buffalo Jeans and DraftKings, Rousey’s brand outside the ring has continued to expand over the past few years.

Insiders say that Rousey showed interest in appearing in the film and wanted to be sure Paramount was on board as soon as the rights to the book were put on the market. Paramount execs were impressed by her ability to balance a film career while staying in top fighting shape.

Ever since breaking out in “Expendables 3,” Rousey has made it clear that she does not discuss outside business while training. With the fight behind her, she can now develop the project with Bomback in a way she feels will paint the best portrait of her life.

Besides “Mile 22,” Rousey is also attached to Warner Bros. action pic “The Athena Project.” She is repped by WME and attorney Dave Feldman.

Bomback’s recent credits include “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” and “The Wolverine.” He most recently penned “War of the Planet of the Apes,” due out in 2017. Prior to that, he wrote “Unstoppable.” He is represented by WME and Anonymous Content.

Parent’s recent credits include “Godzilla” and “Pacific Rim.”

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[Hellraiserfan]

[Tony208]

If she can't play herself then who can she play?

[spectre08]

well she's gotta do something. I imagine that not having anybody worth fighting might get a bit frustrating.

[Doctor Jack]

[Infernal King]

If her performance in Furious 7 was anything to go by, I predict an Academy Award for Ms. Rousey in the near future!

[Show spoiler]YES I AM BEING SARCASTIC

[dyne]

Originally Posted by Infernal King

If her performance in Furious 7 was anything to go by, I predict an Academy Award for Ms. Rousey in the near future!

[Show spoiler]YES I AM BEING SARCASTIC

I really hope she has the Ronda scowl the entire run time. The one she always has because she's always in bad ass mode

[blonde_devil]

personally I am not a fan of any film like this as they all come across as vanity pieces. I remember Beyoncé released her film a few years ago and so many people talked about how it was an ego piece, a rags-to-riches tale from someone who was privileged and didn't really live that poor life to begin with. For me, whenever someone stars in a movie about their life, that is what you are going to end up with as most can't put the ego aside.

[Doctor Jack]

Originally Posted by spectre08

well she's gotta do something. I imagine that not having anybody worth fighting might get a bit frustrating.

She could always fight Cyborg but she won't. Probably because her and Dana White know that if she fights her and loses, that's it. It's over. She is becoming the Flyod Mayweather of MMA. Will only fight people she knows she can beat.

[SethRex]

Good luck.

[Hellraiserfan]

I'm just wondering if everyone on set will be able to handler her stink.

[DanTheMan]

Rousey will shock the world with her performance.

[Astro Zombie]

Ronda Rousey is the only person who could believably play Ronda Rousey.

[spectre08]

Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

She could always fight Cyborg but she won't. Probably because her and Dana White know that if she fights her and loses, that's it. It's over. She is becoming the Flyod Mayweather of MMA. Will only fight people she knows she can beat.

Cyborg is in the next weight class higher, and Dana White has already said that as soon as she makes weight, it's on.

Maybe Rousey will give up waiting, eat a couple donuts, and say bring it on.

Actually I have no idea how UFC treats weight classes, so I'm not sure how that would work. But Rousey has to do something.

She could obliterate Cyborg though, so even that may not be enough.

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Astro Zombie

Ronda Rousey is the only person who could believably play Ronda Rousey.

They should get Gal Gadot to play her #getaburgerdownher.

[Chaotic]

She should play a villian in Wonder Woman

[Bullseye]

Could you imagine the outcry if Gal played her lol

[Bullseye]

Originally Posted by Chaotic

She should play a villian in Wonder Woman

As long as she is mute.

[Doctor Jack]

Originally Posted by spectre08

Cyborg is in the next weight class higher, and Dana White has already said that as soon as she makes weight, it's on.

Maybe Rousey will give up waiting, eat a couple donuts, and say bring it on.

Actually I have no idea how UFC treats weight classes, so I'm not sure how that would work. But Rousey has to do something.

She could obliterate Cyborg though, so even that may not be enough.

Rousey could meet her in the middle at 145. The fight should happen but never will until Cyborg gets too old and Rousey knows she will win. I can't see Rousey fighting someone who can possible beat her. Once that illusion of being unbeatable is over, the money stops pouring in.

[spectre08]

Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

Rousey could meet her in the middle at 145. The fight should happen but never will until Cyborg gets too old and Rousey knows she will win. I can't see Rousey fighting someone who can possible beat her. Once that illusion of being unbeatable is over, the money stops pouring in.

where on earth do you get this impression that Rousey only fights people she knows she could beat?

Who in her weight class has she turned down that might be a possible contender? Who in her weight class at all might be a possible contender?

Weight classes are pretty rigid structures in any fighting, and moving between them, especially after just 12 fights, isn't common.

I could definitely see her bulking up a bit back to the 70kg she was for the olympics though. If she can put on another 10kg of muscle she'd be a monster.