Report: Conor McGregor agrees to join Vin Diesel in next 'xXx' movie

Forget Juilliard.

If you’re looking to become a big-time Hollywood star, why not start with being a pro fist fighter first?

Look at Ronda Rousey.

Sure, she got knocked out by Holly Holm in November, but the blow was softened with upcoming roles in “Mile 22,” “Road House,” and the yet-to-be-named biopic of her best-selling autobiography “My Fight, Your Fight.”

Knocked out, yes, but Rousey will still be reeling in money hand over fist.

Now, to the joy of fight fans everywhere, a newly crowned ‘king’ may be joining Rousey on the big screen sooner rather than later.

Irish sensation and new UFC featherweight champ Conor McGregor is known for his flashy persona, both inside and outside of the cage. And if there is one thing “Notorious” can do better than selling a fight with his mouth, it’s ending one with his fists – just ask Jose Aldo.

McGregor’s brash personality and obvious charisma have some of Hollywood’s biggest stars talking. And if they have their way, the 27-year-old slugger will be joining them on the silver screen sometime in the near future.

After a cryptic Instagram post from “Fast and Furious” and “xXx” star Vin Diesel, it appears McGregor could very well be adding even more zeroes to his ever-growing bank account.

According to reports, McGregor has verbally agreed to appear in Diesel’s upcoming sequel to the 2002 smash hit “xXx,” but hasn't yet been offered an official role. Still, judging from the post, in which Diesel says, "the casting of the new XXX gets more exciting everyday," the big man appears to have his eyes fixed on the UFC superstar.

Another actor jumping on the McGregor hype train is Mark Wahlberg. The star of “Ted” and the upcoming “Daddy’s Home” revealed to TMZ that working with McGregor on a film is ‘very possible,’ and added, ‘with the right role, he could be great.’

So, there you have it fans: if you’re looking to make the jump to be a big-time Hollywood star, all you have to do is be as charismatic as McGregor and then go and knock out Jose Aldo in 13 seconds.

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Ryan McKinnell is a contributor for the Yahoo Sports Cagewriter blog. Have a tip? Email him or follow him on Twitter!