Anderson Silva is providing a rare view into a new chapter of his life, one that extends beyond his illustrious UFC career. ‘The Spider’, who shared a behind-the-scenes peek at his new film project, suggests that his journey into acting involves more than just action and entertainment. Instead, he dwells on a greater purpose. But what is the greater purpose he talks about? Let’s find out!

In his Instagram post, Silva uploaded a BTS clip showing an intense action sequence from the upcoming movie, but it was his caption that stole the spotlight. In his native Portuguese, the former UFC middleweight champion revealed that to him, cinema is more than reality; it is about extracting messages, whether subtle or subliminal, and evoking emotions in viewers.

Anderson Silva on the art of expression in film

For Silva, acting is meaningful because of how characters are able to emote and tell stories. Silva wrote, “It’s the power of a character to evoke different emotions in the audience, to stimulate the imagination, and to tell stories with passion and love.”

To make things more touching, the UFC veteran further added that being an actor also provides him with a deeper purpose. “I challenge myself every day, pursuing my dreams with hard work and without fear of failure,” the man wrote. He talked about listening, learning, and moving forward with the belief that every day is a fresh opportunity to learn.

His analogy of an open mind to a parachute reinforced his belief that preparation and resilience are crucial not only in sports but in all aspects of life. And while ‘The Spider’ did not reveal details about his upcoming film in the post, he did manage to add another layer – tagging Terry Crews, indicating some sort of deeper involvement between the two.

For the unaware, the ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ star had challenged Silva to a crossover boxing match just a few months ago. Fans were surely all hyped, as seeing a man as big as Terry Crews actually prove his strength against an MMA fighter is something we all wanted to see. But what happened? Why did the much-awaited fight not materialize?

‘The Spider’ fight that never was

The anticipation for an Anderson Silva vs. Terry Crews boxing bout was as much about spectacle as it was about the unthinkable becoming a reality. Fans couldn’t stop thinking about how a Hollywood actor with an athletic build would do against one of the best MMA fighters of all time. But, despite the hype, Crews has since clarified to TMZ Sports that he never officially confirmed the fight.

The actor claimed that his posts calling out for a fight were more about attitude and excitement than an actual challenge. Crews explained that his video claiming to meet Silva in Brazil was misunderstood. “I never said that,” he said. “It was just the attitude. That’s all it was.” The speculation arose from his video in which he talked about training, as well as Anderson Silva’s posts featuring training clips and promotional pictures of Crews, which fans viewed as confirmation.

In the end, Anderson Silva’s real fight was against Chael Sonnen, as announced shortly after the Crews buzz. Their June 15, 2024, bout in São Paulo marked a fitting conclusion to their rivalry, proving that while some matchups remain dreams, others define careers and close long-standing chapters.