Overview

• The first official trailer arrives one week after the film’s Toronto International Film Festival premiere and ahead of its November 7 theatrical release.
• Early festival reaction has been mixed, with a standing ovation for Sweeney and strong praise for her performance from multiple outlets.
• Directed by David Michôd from a screenplay he co-wrote with Mirrah Foulkes, the film charts Martin’s rise from West Virginia into the national spotlight.
• Ben Foster portrays trainer-turned-husband Jim, with Merritt Wever, Katy O’Brian, Ethan Embry and Chad L. Coleman among the supporting cast.
• Sweeney trained intensively and added roughly 30 pounds for the role under boxing, weight training and nutrition guidance, according to her TIFF remarks.