Sydney Sweeney will physically transform for her next role! She will be the heroine of a biopic devoted to a pioneering athlete in her discipline, nicknamed the female Rocky!
New challenge for young actress Sydney Sweeney! The one that we have seen a lot in the cinema in recent months, between Reality, Tout except toi, Madame Web and Immaculée, will star in a biopic of a great sportswoman very well known in the United States!
This is the boxer Christy Martin, nicknamed the female Rocky!
The film, still untitled, will focus on the trajectory of Christy Martin, considered a pioneer in her discipline. He will tell the story of his rise, his great notoriety in the 90s, earning him this nickname of Rocky for women. She is the first woman to sign a contract with the iconic Don King, and the only female boxer to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine. The film will also focus on her personal trials, her demons, her toxic relationships and her assassination attempt by her first husband!
Return to the ring, train and transform your body
As stated DeadlineSydney Sweeney practiced kickboxing “from 12 to 19 years old“, and she indicates that she is delighted to “return to the ring, train and transform your body“.
And added: “Christy’s story is not light; it will be physically and emotionally demanding. There will be a significant mental load for this film. But I love challenging myself!“
David Michôd will direct
As revealed by Deadline, the actress will embark on this project directed by Australian director David Michôd. The filmmaker notably directed The King with Timothée Chalamet for Netflix, or even The Rover with Robert Pattinson, and War Machine with Brad Pitt.
With three films in three months, at the start of 2024, there is no stopping the American actress Sydney Sweeney, who has monopolized the screens with “Everything except you”, “Madame Web”, and the horror film “Immaculate” shock.
Filming on the Christy Martin film is expected to begin in fall 2024.