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Hollywood’s It girl, Sydney Sweeney, has recently stood out as the face of budding Hollywood. The Spokane girl recently appeared in a host of projects across various genres. Starting from her rom-com alongside Glen Powell,Anyone But Youto her Marvel-Sony outing withMadame Web,and her horror-thriller,Immaculate,she has dominated most of the screens in early 2024. Now, the road is all but set for her to switch to another genre and essay a biopic with David Michôd serving as its director.
Known for her roles in dark, psychological thriller, the change in gears will help Sweeney usher further ahead in her climb to the top. Already an A-list actress, her repute stares at a chance of a significant uplift with this flick as it will probably involve her going through enduring transformations and challenging storylines.Regardless, she will have to drop a few chops in front of the cameras as her latest upcoming role puts her directly into the boxing rings.
Sydney Sweeney and David Michôd pair up for trailblazing boxer’s biopic
After turning heads with her recent performances and showcasing her versatility, the next big challenge for theEuphoriaactress comes in the form of having to play America’s most elite 90s female boxer.As reported by Deadline,Sydney Sweeneywill reenact the life story of Christy Martin with David Michôd at the writing and directorial helm. Furthermore, the flick is currently being introduced to international buyers at the Cannes market and is looking to start production by Fall 2024.
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Speaking to the outlet, the actress opened up that despite the“physically and emotionally demanding”nature of the film, she took it up as she loves challenging herself. Describing Martin’s life story as“powerful and emotional,”she went on to state her undeniable passion for bringing the movie to life. Additionally, she has also found resonance in the boxer’s life, who became the only female boxer to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated. Full of charisma and resilience, the actress is more than ready.
“I grappled and did kickboxing from 12-19 years old. I’ve been itching to get back into the ring, train, and transform my body.”
On the other side of production, the director also showed fervent enthusiasm for“wanting to make a film about a woman with a ferocious energy inside her”.Known for movies likeAnimal KingdomandThe King,Michôd has sufficient expertise and knowledge to turn the movie into a wrap-around success, especially at a time when Sweeney is on a filming streak.
The box office success that follows Sydney Sweeney
TheWhite Lotusactress gained immense fame and acclaim for her roles in the aforementioned TV show as well as forEuphoriaandThe Voyeurs.However, on her march to Hollywood dominance, she made her first big splash withAnyone But Youin December of 2023. Made ona budget of $25 million, the movie has now surpassed over $219 million worldwide. Soon after,Immaculateclimbed up the charts by making $22 millionso far against a cost of just $9 million.
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The only major disappointment for Sydney Sweeney came withMadame Web.Despite her stint as the first-ever live-action Spider-Woman, theDakota Johnson-led flick suffered from a narrative failure andended up under $100 million worldwide. Yet, ahead in 2024, the actress has the likes ofEden,Echo Valley,Barbarella,and apotential third season ofEuphoriato her portfolio.
Imteshal Karim
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Bearing a penchant for writing in multiple forms, I love telling a good story and hope to tell impactful ones about the fandom’s side of the Entertainment industry. I found the movie of my life in Christopher Nolan’s 2014' s Interstellar, which fascinated me with the perfect blend of science and cinema, leaving me curious about Hollywood. In my leisure time, you will find me indulging in photography, gardening, and cycling.
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