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Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Christy’ Lands in UK and Ireland After Gritty, Full-Contact Shoot

Sweeney gained roughly 35 pounds to play the boxing pioneer.

Overview

  • The film opens in UK and Irish cinemas on Nov. 28 following a U.S. run that drew limited box-office returns.
  • Sweeney says the in-ring scenes used real contact, leading to concussions and bloody noses during production.
  • Preparation included sparring with Christy Martin and U.S. boxer Naomi Graham, who portrays Laila Ali.
  • Director David Michôd praises Sweeney’s commitment, saying the movie relied on her being fully invested.
  • Sweeney is credited as a producer and says she would consider a future charity or exhibition boxing bout.