MMA fighter Miriam Nakamoto is set to star in the upcoming action-romance film, Wildwood. She’ll play a young woman who’s on the run from a few killers and her mother. The killers are after her because they believe she’s a local girl who mysteriously disappeared years before.
Delany Bishop will direct the film. Cara Vescio, best known for her novel series Wasted, has penned the script.
Nakamoto is an eight-time Muay Thai world champion and an MMA fighter who has been fighting professionally since 2005. She’s also known for being on the reality series, Fight Girls.
“I’m excited to be attached and working with such a wonderful team,” Nakamoto said. “It gives me great pleasure to channel my creative self-expression, and I desire to pursue excellence.”
