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Scott Edward Adkins (born 17 June 1976) is an English actor and martial artist. He gained prominence with his portrayal of the Russian prison fighter Yuri Boyka in the American film Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006), a role he reprised in its sequels Undisputed III: Redemption (2010), which won him an Action on Film Award for Breakout Action Star, and Boyka: Undisputed (2017), which won him a Jackie Chan Action Movie Award for Best Action Movie Actor. His early acting credits include minor roles in the Hong Kong films The Accidental Spy (2001), Black Mask 2: City of Masks (2002), and The Medallion (2003), and the American films Special Forces (2003), Unleashed (2005), and The Pink Panther (2006). His first lead role was as Casey Bowman in the American martial arts film Ninja (2009), a role he reprised in the sequel Ninja: Shadow of a Tear (2013). He has since been cast in several mainstream films in supporting roles, such as The Expendables 2, Zero Dark Thirty (both 2012), Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019), and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023), though most of his lead roles have been in direct-to-video films or limited theatrical releases, such as Close Range (2015), Savage Dog (2017), Accident Man(2018), Triple Threat, Avengement (both 2019), Legacy of Lies (2020), Castle Falls (2021), and Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday (2022). Adkins has been practising martial arts since the age of 13, when he took up taekwondo and earned his black belt at age 19. He is also trained in the styles of judo, kickboxing, capoeira, Krav Maga, Jeet Kune Do (JKD), and Wushu. Description above from the Wikipedia article Scott Adkins, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
After an alien invasion, Superman emerges as a symbol of hope for a world grappling with fear and uncertainty. As he saves Metropolis from Brainiac, a powerful AI bent on domination, he finds himself revered by many but distrusted by others, particularly due to the machinations of Lex Luthor. Luthor, a cunning businessman, exploits this distrust, manipulating media narratives to craft a negative public image of Superman. In a calculated move, Luthor conducts secret experiments to create a formidable foe: Metallo, an android powered by Kryptonite. This robotic adversary is unleashed in a series of destructive attacks, leading to a catastrophic showdown with Superman. As Superman battles Metallo, Luthor cunningly frames him for the chaos, deepening public animosity against the Man of Steel. Amidst this turmoil, Lois Lane investigates Luthor’s underhanded tactics, uncovering his role in fueling anti-Superman sentiment. In a climactic confrontation, Superman must stand firm in his ideals of hope and justice, ultimately triumphing over Metallo without succumbing to anger or vengeance. As the dust settles, Superman clears his name and regains public support, but Luthor manages to escape, vowing to intensify his war against Superman. Post Credits: Superman surveys Metropolis from the Daily Planet rooftop, contemplating his responsibilities. A shadowy figure watches him from a nearby rooftop—it’s Batman, signaling the beginning of their complex relationship.
