Sydney Sweeney Leads the Cast in the Upcoming Christy Martin Biopic
Sydney Sweeney Takes the Lead
Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney is set to headline the upcoming Christy Martin biopic, with Tony Cavalero also joining the cast. The film tells the captivating story of Christy Martin, renowned as America’s most successful female boxer in the 1990s.
Director and Production Details
- Directed by David Michod
- Co-written by Mirrah Foulkes
- Produced by Kerry Kohansky-Roberts for Anonymous Content
- Sweeney’s Fifty-Fifty Films contributes to the production
This film captures Martin’s remarkable journey from meeting her husband and manager Jim Martin in 1989 to earning her title as welterweight champion. In this new portrayal, Cavalero will embody the character of James Shortdog Maloney.
Supporting Cast
- Ben Foster
- Merritt Weaver
- Ethan Embry
- Jess Gabor
- Katy O'Brian
- Chad L. Colman
This collaboration comes on the heels of Cavalero’s recent appearance at SXSW Film Festival alongside notable actors in Cold Wallet, where he showcased his talent as ‘Dom’. Following the success of their horror film Immaculate, which grossed $28.4 million globally, this marks the second venture between Sweeney and Black Bear.
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