Stan gives first look at Aussie singer Amy Shark’s debut acting gig in Beast In Me alongside Russell Crowe – as the streaming service celebrates 10-year anniversary

Australian singer Amy Shark is dipping her toe into acting in an upcoming Stan Original Film titled Beast In Me.

The Australian Idol judge, 38, will star alongside Down Under acting legend Russell Crowe, who is said to have handpicked Shark for the role.

As the streaming service celebrates its 10-year anniversary, Stan has given a first look at the sports film which is one of 14 fresh commissions made by the SVOD.

In new images from the film, Shark—real name Amy Louise Billings—could be seen standing in a mixed martial arts (MMA) octagon.

The hitmaker, who is playing Crowe’s daughter in the new flick, appears to be in a serious scene with one of the lead actors, Neighbours star Daniel MacPherson.

Other images show Crowe, 60, looking contemplative as he works at a gym while the rest of the stills see MacPherson, 44, participating in a brutal and bloody MMA fight. 

Beast In Me stars Crowe, MacPherson and Shark in her first ever acting job, along with Aussie hunk Luke Hemsworth.

The Stan Original Film follows Patton James (MacPherson), a devoted family man and former mixed martial artist who vowed to leave his fighting career behind.

When his brother is severely injured and financial pressures loom, Patton is thrust back into the ring to train.

The clip will be financed with the help of Screen NSW through the Made in NSW Fund.

It marks the 10-year anniversary of Stan which recently debuted its content lineup in an exclusive Showcase event held at Linseed House in Sydney.  

Stan acting Managing Director Dan Taylor said: ‘Within a rapidly evolving and competitive landscape, Stan has reinforced itself as one of the most successful single territory SVODs in the world.

‘From premium Stan Originals such as Black Snow and Thou Shalt Not Steal, which delighted critics and audiences alike, to acquired global hits like Yellowstone, Hacks and Twisted Metal, and a world-class sport offering including Rugby, Grand Slam Tennis and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, we continue to provide our subscribers with outstanding local and international content.

‘Over the past ten years, we’ve brought Australian stories to global audiences and solidified our position as the largest commissioner of Australian drama. 

‘We look forward to the next decade of screen storytelling on Stan.’

It comes after Shark revealed late last month she had been cast in Crowe’s new Tyler Atkins directed film.

The singer-songwriter made the announcement on Instagram while the clip was in production in Thailand.

Shark shared an image of herself dressed in all-black with a baseball cap as she posed with the movie’s script which had been stamped ‘top secret’.  

‘Bangkok for the next week to become a movie star,’ she wrote.

‘I’m in Bangkok for a week, filming my very first movie, like real movie I guess. 

‘There’s so much to say on it so I’ll just wait to fill you guys in more—there’s just so much to talk about.’

Variety reported last September the US-produced film was to be co-written by Crowe alongside American screenwriter David Frigerio, who is also a producer on the movie.

Details released about the film reveal it is set in the highly competitive and brutal world of MMA where Crowe portrays a veteran trainer. 

The actor helps MacPherson’s character get back into shape for a significant bout at the leading MMA event One Championship. 

According to Variety, One Championship, a prominent combat sports promotion, is backing the film.

Their support includes allowing the production team to fi
lm fight scenes at an event held in Bangkok last month.