HIS INNER DEMONS PULL HIM INTO
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OVERVIEW
"Taming The Beast" is a gripping documentary that chronicles the extraordinary journey of Eddie "The Beast" Hall, from his triumphs in the world of strongman competition to his personal battles with depression and, ultimately, his quest for redemption and inner peace. After achieving the pinnacle of success by winning the World's Strongest Man title, Eddie returns to his hometown, Stoke-on-Trent, only to find himself grappling with a profound sense of emptiness. Fueled by a promise made to his late grandmother, he embarks on a soul-searching journey that leads him to the doorstep of his childhood hero, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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As Eddie delves into Arnold's legacy and seeks guidance from the iconic figure, he realizes that his aspirations lie beyond the realm of strongman competition. With unwavering determination, Eddie sets his sights on Hollywood but soon discovers that the path to acting success is fraught with challenges.
Undeterred, Eddie travels to the Arnold Classic in Ohio to seek counsel from Arnold himself, igniting a renewed sense of purpose. However, as he begins to pursue his dreams, the onset of the global pandemic threatens to derail his ambitions. Amidst the chaos of lockdowns and uncertainty, Eddie turns to social media as a lifeline, connecting with his fans and revealing a side of himself previously unseen. Yet, his newfound fame is overshadowed by a bitter rivalry with his strongman counterpart, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, culminating in a high-stakes boxing match in Dubai. As Eddie trains rigorously for the showdown, fate deals him a devastating blow with a career-threatening bicep injury. Despite setbacks, Eddie finds solace in a newfound business venture alongside Arnold, showcasing his resilience in the face of adversity. The highly anticipated boxing match against Hafþór captivates audiences worldwide but ultimately ends in defeat for Eddie. However, from the ashes of defeat emerges a newfound sense of purpose as Eddie embraces his role as a mental health advocate. |
Taming The Beast Movie Poster Design Jenny Paris
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Through his own journey of self-discovery, Eddie becomes a beacon of hope for others battling similar demons, inspiring men to confront their inner struggles with courage and resilience. As Taming The Beast concludes, Eddie Hall's legacy transcends mere physical feats. He leaves an indelible mark on the world as a champion of mental health awareness and self-acceptance.
EDDIE "THE BEAST" HALL
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Edward Stephen Hall, better known as Eddie “The Beast” Hall, is the 2017 World’s Strongest Man. His love for sport, particularly competitive sports, started in his teen years when he competed in National competitions in the UK, earning him four gold medals and one silver while setting two British records. His career began back in 2007 when Eddie entered his first Strongman competition. Having little experience or training, he still made the top 5, solidifying the direction in which he wanted to go in life. Over the years, he participated in numerous Strongman competitions, namely, England’s Strongest Man, UK’s Strongest Man, Giants Live and most importantly, qualifying for World’s Strongest Man.
His two proudest career moments are lifting a world record of 462 kg (1018.5 lbs.) in Melbourne, Australia, in front of his idol, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and being the first person in the world to lift 500 kg (1102 lbs.) in 2016. All of this led him to be awarded the title of World’s Strongest Man in 2017. After moving on from Strongman, spending time with his family became a priority. Eddie is now focused on the next chapter of his life: building his social media empire, boasting over 9 million followers across all platforms, and focusing on upcoming film projects. He recently appeared in Expend4bles (2023) alongside Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, and more. |
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FINDING THE STORY"Taming The Beast" began to take shape in late 2018, on the outskirts of London, after Co-Director Chris Fretwell was informed of a possible documentary focusing on the aftermath of Eddie Hall's victory as Strongest Man Alive in 2017. The encounter with Eddie Hall laid the groundwork for the team's five-year journey. For Fretwell, a dramatist by his own admission, the subject of a strongman documentary was uncharted territory. Co-Director Josias Tschanz, who joined the project later, encountered a similar unfamiliarity. Unfamiliar with the sport and Eddie's professional history, he found himself intrigued by another aspect of Eddie's life – his continuous struggle with mental health. Moved by the tale of a man perceived as unbeatable, who simultaneously carried the Strongest Man Alive title and battled mental health challenges, the necessity to explore this contrast became apparent.
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Josias Tschanz, Eddie Hall and Chris Michael Fretwell
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LONG SYNOPSIS
Taming The Beast is both an engaging and entertaining documentary that chronicles the extraordinary journey thus far of former strongman Eddie Hall, from his triumphs in the strength-sports world to his personal battles with depression and mental health. After winning the World’s Strongest Man title in 2017, he returned to his hometown of Stoke-on-Trent only to be confronted with a profound sense of emptiness. This emptiness uncovers a dark chapter from Eddie’s teenage life when he suffered serious mental health problems. Eddie soon learns that, in order to stay away from those dark places, he must reset his goals. He turns to his childhood hero Arnold Schwarzenegger as he sets his sights on Hollywood, but soon discovers that the path to acting success is fraught with challenges and uncertainty.
Undeterred, Eddie travels to the Arnold Classic in Ohio to seek counsel from Arnold himself, igniting a renewed sense of purpose. However, as he begins to pursue his dreams, the onset of the global pandemic threatens to derail his ambition.
Amidst the isolation during lockdown, Eddie turns to social media as a lifeline, connecting with his fans and revealing a side of himself previously unseen. Yet his newfound fame is overshadowed by a bitter rivalry with his strongman counterpart, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, a conflict that was sparked on the heated plains of Botswana in 2017. Both men decide to settle their differences in a boxing ring in Dubai. As Eddie trains rigorously for the showdown, fate deals him a devastating blow with a career-threatening bicep injury.
Amidst the isolation during lockdown, Eddie turns to social media as a lifeline, connecting with his fans and revealing a side of himself previously unseen. Yet his newfound fame is overshadowed by a bitter rivalry with his strongman counterpart, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, a conflict that was sparked on the heated plains of Botswana in 2017. Both men decide to settle their differences in a boxing ring in Dubai. As Eddie trains rigorously for the showdown, fate deals him a devastating blow with a career-threatening bicep injury.
Despite setbacks, Eddie finds solace in a new business venture alongside Arnold, demonstrating his resilience in the face of adversity. The highly anticipated boxing match against Hafþór captivates audiences worldwide but ultimately ends in defeat for Eddie. However, from the ashes of defeat emerges a renewed sense of purpose as Eddie embraces his role as a mental-health advocate. Through his own journey of self-discovery, he becomes a beacon of hope for others battling similar demons, inspiring men and women to confront their inner struggles with courage and resilience.
Eddie Hall’s legacy transcends mere physical achievements, leaving an indelible mark on the world as a champion for mental-health awareness and self-acceptance.
