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Prodigy Public Relations sends word that MMA fighter Miriam Nakamoto will soon make her big screen debut. The “Queen Of Mean” will appear in the action adventure film WILDWOOD, which will begin shooting later this year.
If you’re not familiar with the Queen’s ass kicking skills, check out the video below, then read on for the details!
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From The Prodigy Public Relations WILDWOOD Press Release
International sales and production company Number 11 Entertainment, founded by veteran producer Keith Wells, announces that they have set iconic “Queen of Mean” MMA fighter Miriam Nakamoto as the lead in the action adventure/romance WILDWOOD. The film will be directed by Delany Bishop (TERROR EYES) and was written by screenwriter and novelist Cara Vescio, best known for her novel series, Wasted. Keith Wells is producing for Number 11 Entertainment, along with Michelle Seañez, with Number 11 handling worldwide sales. The film is scheduled to shoot later this year. Number 11 will be introducing the project to buyers at the upcoming Marché du Film.
On the run from her mother and a pair of hired killers, a young woman (Nakamoto) stumbles into a small town where she’s mistaken for a local girl who mysteriously vanished years earlier.
Dubbed “The Queen of Mean” by her fans, Nakamoto is an eight time Muay Thai World Champion, and an MMA fighter, who has been fighting professionally since 2005. In 2005, Nakamoto was the female lead in the music video Tired of Being Sorry directed by Joaquin Phoenix and performed by indie rock band Ringside. In 2007, Miriam was on the hit reality TV show “Fight Girls” which aired on the Oxygen Channel. Nakamoto defeated housemate Jennifer Tate by split decision after three exhibition rounds. WILDWOOD will be her feature film acting debut.
Very cool! Here’s a look at some early poster art from IMDB.
Sounds like fun! We’ll keep you posted as we learn more. Stay tuned for more details, and eventually a trailer, poster art, interviews, and a review!
What do you think? Are you looking forward to seeing the Queen of Mean kick some ass in WILDWOOD? Tell us in the comments!
