I have spent the last 8 years trying to figure out the right way to make an action star out of a teacher. I also happen to LOVE MMA. It's the only sport I give a shit about.
A teacher who fights in MMA matches to pay for classroom supplies. Dammit to hell. Why the hell didn't I think of that?
"A teacher who fights in MMA matches to pay for classroom supplies. Dammit to hell. Why the hell didn't I think of that? "
ReplyDeleteBecause you're better than that. I've read one of your scripts and that type of comedy, at least the way you described it, would be a step back for you in my opinion.
Think Kevin James is going to go all Seth Rogan and get buff?
ReplyDeleteHe'd probably be hot.
PS: thanks for the words of encouragement. :)
It's Nacho Libre set in a school. The priest is a teacher and instead of wrestling he kicks ass in MMA. How-- zzzzzzzzzzzzz... Umm. Sorry I fell asleep. I meant to say how creative and what new ground this story breaks.
ReplyDeleteThey're also looking to make the Rich Franklin story as a bio-pic film, that's making the rounds, too ... Rich, as you know, before he became a UFC middleweight champion, actually WAS a teacher (science, I think, or math) in Ohio ...
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that about Rich Franklin. I like that guy. I volunteer my services to work on the script.
ReplyDeleteThank, Matt, I think. My movie wouldn't star Kevin James. I was just jealous of the idea, not the execution.
Just Me, you're going to have so much fun in this town, I promise.
Emily,
ReplyDeleteSorry to not be more clear. I absolutely meant that as a compliment for you.
Heh. Thanks.
ReplyDelete1. It will never get made.
ReplyDelete2. It's a bad idea! You can do better.
3. look at an MMA guy. look at Kevin James. Would any MMA fan watch him dishonor the sport by jiggling around the ring?
Heh. I guess you never heard of Roy "Big Country" Nelson.
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