Jazz Securo’s path from the roar of the octagon to the quiet intensity of the director’s chair feels almost cinematic in itself. Known around the world as one of combat sports’ most recognizable announcers—his booming introductions have echoed through Madison Square Garden and Dana White’s Contender Series—Securo now brings that same conviction and presence to filmmaking with his debut feature, Thy Will Be Done.
The dark thriller, inspired by films like Silence of the Lambs and Se7en, follows Detective Stefani Bennett as she uncovers a string of deaths that blur the line between divine judgment and mortal sin. For Securo, who wrote, produced, directed, and starred in the film, it was a challenge that tested every ounce of his creative endurance.
“It was easily the single most massive artistic expression of my entire life,” Securo said. “There were plenty of nights where I thought, ‘Should I write a speech on how this is going to fail?’ because it was that big. But I stuck through it.”
That perseverance defines both the man and the movie. Securo, who has announced for the UFC, boxing, and wrestling, first broke into entertainment by sheer audacity—approaching Dana White in a Las Vegas steakhouse with no experience and launching into an impromptu ring announcement. “I said a prayer,” he recalled. “I just wanted to hold that microphone, to be in the octagon and complete that goal.” Years later, that same determination carried him into filmmaking.
On set, Securo wore multiple hats. “Acting, directing, and producing the same project—I didn’t understand the severity of that situation,” he admitted. “It’s huge. I can’t see another situation in which I’d take that on again unless everything made sense.”
In Thy Will Be Done, Securo steps into a dual role that reveals surprising range: Father Arland Anthony, a priest who believes he’s carrying out God’s wrath, and a man wrestling with his own faith and morality. “I like Silence of the Lambs. I like Seven. I like Dexter,” he said. “So how could I craft something that showcased me in a way that would fool people into thinking I had this ability? I wanted to show both sides—the intimidation and the calm, articulate priest. Those two things are opposite, but I’m comfortable with both.”
The film also features genre legends like Doug Bradley (Hellraiser), Courtney Gains (Children of the Corn), and Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle. Securo recalled that working with Bradley was “intimidating but unforgettable,” and that he found the actor most at ease surrounded by young film students on set. “Doug Bradley likes youth,” Securo said. “He likes their motivation. He likes being around it. It does something for him.”
But for all its genre roots, Thy Will Be Done is, at its core, a passion project—one born of frustration with unfinished films and an unflinching desire to do things the right way. “When you watch this film, you really are supporting something good with good people,” he said. “Everyone involved was in it because they loved it. It wasn’t about money. It was about heart.”
That same heart extends to Securo’s other life in combat sports, where his reverence for fighters and promoters like Conor McGregor and Dana White runs deep. “Conor McGregor is a testament of hard work,” he said. “He’s taken mixed martial arts to a place we didn’t even know it could go.”
Whether he’s commanding an arena or crafting a tense psychological thriller, Jazz Securo thrives where intensity meets purpose. Thy Will Be Done isn’t just a movie—it’s proof that discipline, faith, and grit can turn even the loudest voice in the room into one of its most compelling storytellers.
Thy Will Be Done is now available to stream on Amazon Prime and Google Play.
Jessie Hobson