Overview

• The Toronto premiere earned a standing ovation, positioning the biopic as a high-profile fall release.
• Critical reaction skews mixed to negative overall, with several outlets calling the film clichéd even as Sweeney’s performance wins notice.
• Director David Michôd told AFP the star was “up for anything,” describing provocative sequences she undertook for authenticity.
• Sweeney said she trained three times daily, gained over 30 pounds, and followed a high-calorie plan including Chick-fil-A, Smucker’s, milkshakes, and protein shakes.
• Christy Martin consulted on the project and attended the premiere, and the film is slated for a November 7 theatrical rollout.