Former Harry Potter star Josh Herdman set for second MMA bout in preparation for movie role
Herdman, a black belt in Japanese Jiu Jitsu and life long martial artist, will take on Samuel Radley as he prepares for his role in Cagefighter
FORMER Harry Potter star Josh Herdman is set to take to the cage in preparation for a new movie.
Herdman, a black belt in Japanese Jiu-jitsu and life long martial artist, made his winning MMA debut in April 2016 against Janusz Walachowski.
Now Herdman, 30, will fight again in the Rise of Champions ahead of his starring role in Jesse Quinones-directed film Cagefighter.
Herdman, who starred as Gregory Goyle in the Potter franchise, said: "The script had me hooked instantly. The story, characters and dialogue are all on point.
"To get the lead in a movie about one of my passions is a dream come true. It’s such an interesting concept too, not just a regular fight movie, it’s deeper than that, there’s a totally different angle.
"It reveals some of the the darkest parts to fighting and in some places specifically to MMA, dealing with important issues. I can’t wait to get stuck in.
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"I’ve been training solidly for both this fight and for the role of Reiss, and I’m determined to nail both.”
The film will also feature some of MMA's biggest names including UFC Light Heavy Weight title contender Jimi Manuwa, Dan Hardy, and MMA Host Gareth A Davies.
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Cagefighter will be Herdman's biggest role since the Harry Potter films.
He has also featured as Righteous in Robin Hood, and been in ITV hit series Marcella.
Herdman plays Reiss, an MMA fighter battling with inner demons on his quest for championship gold.