New footage has emerged from the highly anticipated biopic featuring Sydney Sweeney as legendary boxer Christy Martin, showcasing the star in a sparring session.
The recently released video captures Sweeney sparring with the real Christy Martin, offering fans a glimpse of the on-set chemistry between the two. Clad in attire reminiscent of Martin, the pair engage in a friendly exchange that raises questions about whether this playful interaction will be included in the final cut of the film.
What We Know About the Christy Martin Biopic
This untitled biopic will spotlight Sweeney’s portrayal of the trailblazing boxer, who made history as the first female fighter inducted into Nevada’s Boxing Hall of Fame and the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The film will not only highlight Martin’s rise to prominence in the boxing arena but also delve into her harrowing experience of attempted murder by her husband in 2010.
In addition to Sweeney, the cast features notable talents including Ben Foster, Merritt Weaver, Ethan Embry, Jess Gabor, Katy O’Brian, Chad L. Colman, and Tony Cavlero. Details regarding the release date remain under wraps.