Sydney Sweeney To Play Boxer, Christy Martin, In Upcoming Biopic
Sydney Sweeney has landed a new role. The young actress is set to star in the upcoming film from director David Michôd.
“The currently untitled project will chart the true story of Christy Martin’s rise to become America’s most well known female boxer in the 1990s. A naturally gifted fighter, her life transformed in 1989 when she met her manager, and later husband, Jim Martin. Breaking boundaries, she became the first woman to sign with iconic promoter Don King, and the only female boxer to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Her charisma, good looks and resilience in the ring won her an avid fanbase and propelled her to become welterweight champion. But behind the well-honed public persona, she tackled personal demons, toxic relationships, and a brutal attempt on her life.”
Production is scheduled to begin later this year.