Sydney Sweeney shared the primary images of her taking part in boxer Christy Martin for the upcoming biopic being directed by David Michôd.

“Properly the cats out of the bag because of some paps in bushes so right here’s a bit of bts from my movie im engaged on proper now,” Sweeney shared together with her followers on Instagram.

Within the images, Sweeney is seen sporting a mullet and flexing her biceps.

“Over the previous few months, i’ve been immersed in coaching to deliver to life the story of an unbelievable girl—a real champion who fought battles each inside and out of doors the ring,” she continued. “Her journey is a testomony to resilience, energy, and hope, and I’m honored to step into her sneakers to share her highly effective story with you all. extra to return quickly.”

The movie, directed by Michôd from a screenplay he co-wrote with Mirrah Foulkes, follows the true story of Christy Martin, who rose to fame as America’s most profitable feminine boxer within the Nineties. She turned the primary girl to signal with promoter Don King and the one feminine boxer to look on the quilt of Sports activities Illustrated.

Sweeney will star alongside Tony Cavalero, Ben Foster, Merritt Weaver, Ethan Embry, Jess Gabor, Katy O’Brian, and Chad L. Colman.

Earlier this yr, Sweeney teased her upcoming function, telling Deadline, “Christy Martin not solely legitimized feminine boxing, she overcame gender stereotypes and fought via emotional, bodily, and monetary abuse. I’m passionate concerning the combating world, Christy’s story shines a lightweight on her unbelievable rise to the highest whereas exhibiting the struggles of fame behind the curtains. I really feel compelled to inform a narrative a few girl who confronted a lot adversity and didn’t permit it to defeat her. It’s highly effective, and emotional.”