Video: UFC champ Michael Bisping headed back to big screen in 'My Name is Lenny'

On the heels of his major role in the “xXx” sequel earlier this year, UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping soon will be back on the big screen.

Bisping has a starring role in the forthcoming “My Name is Lenny,” a British-based drama biopic about Lenny McLean, a famous bareknuckle boxer in England. In the 1970s, McLean had three unlicensed fights with Roy Shaw, who is played by Bisping in the film.

“My Name is Lenny” will be released in theaters on June 9, primarily in the United Kingdom, and on Blu-Ray and DVD three days later on June 12.

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Bisping isn’t the only fighter who appears in the film, though. Recently retired former UFC fighter Cathal Pendred has an appearance, as well. Josh Helman (“Mad Max: Fury Road,” “X-Men: Apocalypse,” “Jack Reacher”) stars as McLean. Legendary British actor John Hurt also stars in what is one of his final films before he died earlier this year.

Bisping’s film roles were relatively minor until he landed the spot of Hawk in “xXx: Return of Xander Cage.” That was a spot he took from UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor when McGregor bowed out to focus on training for his rematch with Nate Diaz.

Alongside the likes of title star Vin Diesel, ex-NFL standout Tony Gonzalez and Donnie Yen, in “xXx” Bisping was part of a film that so far has seen a worldwide box office north of $345 million despite lackluster reviews from the critics.

Bisping also has other roles currently filming or in post-production, including the crime films “Triple Threat” and “Den of Thieves,” as well as a spot in the premier episode of the upcoming TV reboot of “Twin Peaks.”

Next up for Bisping (30-7 MMA, 20-7 UFC) in the cage, he’s expected to defend his title against former longtime welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre (25-2 MMA, 19-2 UFC) later this year, though a date and location have not yet been announced.

For more on the UFC’s upcoming schedule, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.