Overview
- U.S. theatrical release begins Nov. 7 following festival screenings at TIFF and AFI Fest.
- Early reviews lean mixed, with critics broadly praising Sweeney’s performance and flagging issues with script and pacing.
- Martin, who consulted on the film, said she could not be in the same room with Foster as he portrayed her abusive ex-husband convicted in 2012.
- Sweeney trained extensively, sparred with Martin, and gained about 35 pounds to replicate the boxer’s style and fights.
- Sweeney is publicly entertaining a possible exhibition charity bout, saying she would “totally do a charity” fight though no opponent is confirmed.