HOLLYWOOD'S DIMITRI LOGOTHETIS on global success of his JIU JITSU movie starring Nicolas Case & KICKBOXER: RETALIATION with Jean-Claude Van Dame, Mike Tyson. Why he'd hire Conor McGregor for a movie

Writer and Director, Dimitri Logothetis, is scoring smash box-office hits with his Jiu Jitsu movie, starring Nicolas Cage, reaching #4 on Netflix. Logothetis is credited for reinvigorating the famed KICKBOXER franchise with a trilogy of films showcasing world-class martial artists. His upcoming KICKBOXER: Armageddon is described as the most ambitious film in the franchise. JIU JITSU earned media coverage unheard of for an independent feature and was seen by millions, by bringing together Cage, an outlandish premise, world-class martial artists, and Logothetis’ credibility fans around the world. The movie delivered on fans’ expectations, and the next film is even crazier, say movie insiders Logothetis has written and directed various genres, from action, thriller, sci-fi, and horror. Last year he helmed the box office hit action film KICKBOXER: RETALIATION starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Mike Tyson, which holds an impressive 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. The Hollywood Reporter raved about the film calling it "A stylish and enjoyable fight flick with just enough tongue-in-cheek content to keep us smiling." KICKBOXER: Vengeance reintroduced the classic story to audiences worldwide, and KICKBOXER: Retaliation broke through, earning near-universal praise from audiences and critics alike. Lauded by fans and critics alike, Vengeance and Retaliation have proven to have longevity, ranking in the top action films on Netflix year after year.  In this episode, Logothetis explains the success with audiences behind his movies and takes us through his career, working with legends and celebrities from Martin Scorsese and Robert DeNiro to sports icons Mohammed Ali and Mike Tyson. Logothetis, a Greek American, describes himself as an immigrant who is proud of the successful life and career he has achieved in America.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-aidan-byrne0/support