Halle Berry has won an Oscar for a dramatic role in Monster’s Ball, she’s done the superhero thing with X-Men, she’s given comedy a go (although B*A*P*S wasn’t her finest moment by any stretch of the imagination), and she’s been an action figure with roles in Kidnap and Kingsman: The Golden Circle. The 52-year-old actress is now going behind the camera to direct her first film.

Deadline reported on Wednesday that Halle is making her directorial debut with Bruised, a mixed martial arts action drama. In addition to taking the helm, she is also starring in the movie.

The plot follows Jackie “Justice,” a disgraced MMA fighter who has failed at the one thing she’s ever been good at – fighting. When 6-year-old Manny, the son she walked out on years ago, returns to her doorstep, Jackie has to conquer her own demons, face one of the fiercest rising stars of the MMA world, and ultimately fight to become the mother this kid deserves.

Halle is currently working on John Wick 3 with Keanu Reeves, who, if you believe the tabloids, may be trying to work on something else with her. I doubt that myself. The fight choreographers from this project will be working with Halle on Bruised.

I’m not really big on action movies, and I’m definitely not interested in MMA, but Halle works out like a maniac and incorporates boxing in her current workout regimen. If there’s anyone who could play a kick-ass mom, it’s her. But, Halle’s recent forays into the genre haven’t made much of an impact at the box office. I mean, did anyone see Kidnap? Hopefully, her work in John Wick 3 might get audiences psyched to see her in fighter mode.

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I want to talk about comfort zones this #FitnessFriday, and I can’t think of a better way to do so then by talking about John Wick 3. As a bonus, check today’s stories for exclusive behind-the-scenes of my #JW3 fight training!! #Sofia has been my most physically challenging role to date. I have never trained this hard before in my life, and I’ve become a better person for it – challenges like this keep us youthful, energized, confident – it helps us realize we can do more than we ever thought. Last week I mentioned that if you’re the most fit person in a room, then you’re in the wrong room; this film has introduced me to some of the most experienced athletes and stunt men / women I have ever worked with. Take today to consider people who take you out of your comfort zone, find something you feel you cannot do and create an opportunity for yourself to do it. My sore muscles are here to tell you that you CAN.

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It’s #FitnessFriday and Boxing is name of the game this week!! #Boxing is still considered one of the best full body workouts. You’ll sculpt every muscle and burn major calories and fat. It dramatically decreases stress levels, develops hand-eye coordination and builds confidence and discipline. But most importantly…you’ll never stop learning. I’ve been boxing for the past 10 years and regularly for the past 3 and I love that I always learn a new way to challenge myself and work new muscles. I challenge you to pick up some boxing gloves and get at it…I promise you’ll have fun, get your heart rate up and sculpt your body at the same time!! Feel free to share your boxing photos with me at #PHITBoxing 🥊❤️#Fitness #Wellness #WorkOut

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