Former UFC fighter and former heavyweight champion Brandon Vera is keeping busy retiring with a new acting career in the Philippines, and he already has a major role in an upcoming horror movie.
The 45-year-old fighter, who has called it a career in 2022, recently signed a 10-picture deal, with his last showing in film. Day zerowhich is set to be released online on May 23.
The first trailer for the movie was released disgusting Vera is shown plowing through zombies with a variety of weapons in an action-packed scene. Here is the movie synopsis:
After spending eight years in prison without incident, a former elite soldier (Vera) is freed and finally free to reunite with his estranged wife and young daughter. However, he re-enters civilization only to discover that the outside world has been completely overtaken by a dangerous virus for him. terrifying effects on the human body.Haunted by hordes of the undead, he races across the dangerous urban landscape in a last desperate attempt to redeem himself and his family.”
Day zero It is directed by Joey de Guzmán with Pepe Herrera, MJ Lastimosa, Joey Marquez, and Ricci Rivero joining Vera as co-stars.
Vera transitioned into acting after hanging up his gloves after a long career that started in 2002. He made an immediate impact when he first joined the UFC roster and announced his plans to become a two-division champion, but unfortunately he never found that level of success.
After leaving the UFC, Vera signed with ONE Championship, where he became the heavyweight champion until losing his belt to Arjan Bhullar in 2021. After suffering a loss in his next fight to Amir Aliakbari, Vera announced his retirement, with plans to put his full focus on acting.