VIDEO: Alex Poatan participates in filming a movie amid preparations for his rematch at UFC 320

Alex Poatán characterized as the film's villain. Photo: Instagram / Alex Poatán

the preparation of Alex Poatán for the long-awaited revenge against Magomed Ankalayev, scheduled for the UFC 320, suffered a brief interruption. The former light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg) revealed on social media that he is in Uruguay filming Onslaught, a feature film in which he plays the villain 'The Butcher'.

Produced by A24 Studios, Lyrical Media, and Ryder Picture Company, the film is directed by Adam Wingard, the director of Godzilla vs. Kong. Classified as an action thriller with horror elements, the plot follows a mother (played by Puerto Rican Adria Arjona, of True Detective and Morbius fame) who must protect her children after a threat emerges from a secret military base.

Adria Arjona, who is currently dating Hawaiian star Jason Momoa (Conan and Aquaman), shares the lead role with Poatan, whose casting as the antagonist was a personal choice by the director. According to Wingard, the role is an opportunity for the Brazilian to showcase his martial arts skills, including chokeholds and spinning kicks.

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Alex Poatan will have a silent appearance in the film

In an interview with the PodPah podcast, still in 2024, Alex Poatán revealed never-before-seen details about his role in the film "Onslaught." According to the former champion, his performance will be silent, but marked by his famous catchphrase.

"I'll be shooting the film there for six weeks. I'll be acting, but I like to do something where I won't have to speak. This will be a film where I won't speak. It'll be like Terminator, where the guy only says one word at the end. I'll do the entire film without speaking, I'll be there from beginning to end, and at the end I'll say, 'Flame,'" declared Poatan.

Alex Poatán comes into action in UFC 320

Alex Poatán e Magomed Ankalayev staring down before the fight (Photo: Instagram)

Despite the recordings, Alex Poatán also has commitments in the octagon. The Brazilian is scheduled to face Magomed Ankalayev in the main fight of UFC 320, scheduled for October 4th, when he will attempt to regain the light heavyweight division belt.