Sydney Sweeney on Preparing to Play Christy Martin: “It’s physically and emotionally demanding.”

Sydney Sweeney on Preparing to Play Christy Martin: "It’s physically and emotionally demanding."

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Syndey Sweeney is currently one of the most in-demand young actors, and she has just recently come off the hit rom-com Anyone But You and horror pic Immaculate, but we have recently reported that she would be portraying legendary American boxer Christy Martin in the upcoming biopic produced by Black Bear.

While the movie is still some time from being released, Sweeney is in full swing as she is preparing for the role, which will most likely be the most demanding one of her career up to this point, as Christy Martin’s life and sports career are something that demands a lot of dedication.

In a talk with Deadline, Sweeney commented on the role in general, as well as revealed how the preparations for the upcoming biopic are coming along. In this report, we are going to bring you the most interesting details from this interview, which will also prepare you for the film.

In case you’ve forgotten, the as-of-yet-untitled biopic will be directed by Australian filmmaker David Michôd, who is best known for acclaimed movies such as Animal Kingdom and The King. He also co-wrote the film with Mirrah Foulkes (Judy & Punch), and Martin herself collaborated with them on making the project come to life. As for the producing side, the film is going to be produced by Kerry Kohansky-Roberts (Boy Erased) for Anonymous Content, Michôd for Yoki, Justin Lothrop and Brent Stiefel (As You Are) for Votiv, Sweeney for Fifty-Fifty Films, and Teddy Schwarzman for Black Bear.

Sweeney is, so far, the only officially confirmed cast member, and it is quite clear that she is going to be the focus of the movie. When Deadline asked Sweeny about how she is preparing for the role, here is what the young actress said:

“I grappled and did kickboxing from 12-19 years old. I’ve been itching to get back into the ring, train, and transform my body. Christy’s story isn’t a light one, it’s physically and emotionally demanding, there’s a lot of weight to carry. But I love challenging myself.”

Source: Deadline

On top of that, the young actress was quick to praise Martin and her inspiring life story, which is truly full of numerous ups and downs, but can ultimately be described as a story of success and perseverance:

“Christy Martin not only legitimized female boxing, she overcame gender stereotypes, and fought through emotional, physical, and financial abuse. I’m passionate about the fighting world, Christy’s story shines a light on her incredible rise to the top while showing the struggles of fame behind the curtains. I feel compelled to tell a story about a woman who faced so much adversity and didn’t allow it to defeat her. It’s powerful, and emotional.”

Source: Deadline

Everyone seems to be thrilled about the upcoming project, and it seems that the sports drama genre is going to get another great movie quite soon. We will certainly be following this story, so be sure to stick around with us if you want to know all the news and updates related to this upcoming project.

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