After a legendary career in mixed martial arts and a not-so-legendary boxing stint against Jorge Masvidal, Nate Diaz is entering the film world. Yes, you heard that right, Nate Diaz is acting in a movie. But how does that make any sense? How will the man who people make fun of for his seemingly ‘incoherent’ way of talking find himself in a movie – a place that requires the skillful delivery of dialogue? Moreover, Diaz is known for his no-nonsense takes, so how has he found himself in a situation that mostly involves being anything but yourself? What if we throw the name Theo Von in there, as one of the spearheads of said movie? Makes a little more sense now?

According to an update by the comedian and podcaster Theo Von, Nate Diaz has decided to collaborate with him for a comedy film directed by Hollywood legend David Spade. Von is a huge UFC fan and his ties to the fight world are well-documented through his close friendship with fellow comedian and podcaster, UFC commentator Joe Rogan.

“What’s up, everybody? I’m working on a movie,” Von said in the Instagram post with his face looking like he just got done working in a chop shop. “We wrote it, paying for it, and it’s our own thing. We don’t need anybody to help us make it, and we made it.”, he continued.

From the looks of it, through the collage of pictures attached to the video in the post, Nate Diaz is indeed in the movie. In one slide, the Stockton slugger can be seen sitting beside David Spade, with Theo Von behind them, reviewing some shots. What’s more? Comedian Jay Pharaoh, known for his multiple impressions of key Hollywood figures, also seems to be attached to the project. While no further details are available about the movie apart from Theo Von’s update, fans were pretty excited at the prospect of seeing Nate Diaz in a movie. Let’s take a closer look!

Fans react to Nate Diaz debuting as an actor

At one point, you wouldn’t be wrong to assume that Nick and Nate Diaz are the kind of people to stay away from the glamor and apparent ‘fakeness’ of Hollywood celebrities. They’ve been beacons of ‘keeping it real’, and many MMA fans follow the brothers for their unabashed personas of being real and true to themselves. So when fans got to know about the younger Diaz’s movie venture, they couldn’t help but chime with hilarious takes.

One fan said, “Can’t wait to watch it with my friends,” while another fan alluded to a 2001 comedy film starring David Spade in the lead, “For a sec I thought it might be a new Joe Dirt movie. Would have been hilarious with Theo as Joe Dirt Jr.”

Another fan said, “This is awesome.” One follower couldn’t believe that the Stockton slugger was attached to the project, commenting, “Bro is that Nate Diaz,”. Moreover, the internet’s toughest warrior, Dillon Danis chimed in by invoking the famous hit TV show Breaking Bad, “Heard Nate Diaz playing Walter White Jr I’m Pumped!”

Another follower compared Von and Diaz to two iconic characters from the popular kid’s cartoon Scooby Doo, “Both of you guys look like Shaggy from Scooby Doo.” Well, imagine Nate Diaz as Shaggy asking a ghoul to “pull up”. What a sight that would be. Finally, one follower seems to have been convinced to watch the movie, “Saw Nate Diaz I am in haha.”

It seems like Nate Diaz is becoming a Renaissance man. From stamping his presence in the fight world to starting a CBD company with his older brother, and now acting in a movie – the young, brash prospect from The Ultimate Fighter season 5 has come a long way. What do you think of Nate Diaz’s latest venture? Will you watch the movie he’s in with Theo Von? Let us know in the comments down below.