Hardman Ian 'The Machine' Freeman is moving into a new career as a film star after battling a debilitating illness.
The Leadgate man has a principal role in an independent film about the murky world of bare-knuckle fighting.
He was offered the role after the producers saw him on a Sky TV show he co-presents.
The film also stars martial arts expert Gordon Alexander, who has worked with Jackie Chan, and Danny John-Jules, who appeared in the film Blade II and the sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf.
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