Conor McGregor reportedly offered role in new Vin Diesel movie

Connor Casey

Conor McGregor reportedly offered role in new Vin Diesel movie image

Move over, Ronda Rousey, there might be a new UFC star hitting the big screen soon. 

Newly crowned UFC champion Conor McGregor has reportedly been offered a role in the latest installment of the "xXx" action series, "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage," alongside Vin Diesel, according to Fox Sports

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Diesel hinted at McGregor having a role with an Instagram post Monday (NOTE: There is objectionable language in the hashtag below.)  

 

Timing and precision... The casting of the new XXX gets more exciting everyday. #Iliveforthisshit

A photo posted by Vin Diesel (@vindiesel) on

There is no word yet as to how big a role McGregor's will have in the movie nor when filming will begin. 

If he takes the role, McGregor would be the third MMA fighter to recently star alongside Diesel. Both Rousey and Gina Carano both starred as henchmen in the "Fast & Furious" series. 

Connor Casey