"Dancing With The Stars" is doing wonders for Paige VanZant's career outside the Octagon.
The popular UFC fighter has earned a role in the upcoming movie "Kickboxer: Retaliation," the next chapter in Jean-Claude Van Damme franchise, according to a report on Deadline.com (h/t FOX Sports). The role was specifically written for VanZant after creators watched her on this season of "Dancing With The Stars."
VanZant, 22, will play the role of Gamon, a skilled fighter who also has excellent shooting ability as well as criminal connections.
"Paige is the up-and-coming darling of the UFC and her star quality shines through on camera," "Kickboxer: Retaliation" producer Rob Hickman said in a statement to Deadline.