Sydney Sweeney Becomes a Boxing Icon in CHRISTY Trailer

And here’s the official synopsis for Christy from Black Bear Films:

Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster). But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it—confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death. Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin’s story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one’s life.

Who knows, should the movie receive critical praise, Sydney Sweeney might be looking at an Oscar nomination for this one. The Euphoria and Immaculate actress told Variety that she put on an extra 30 pounds to play the role. And there’s nothing the Academy loves more than physical transformations when handing out awards. Just ask Charlize Theron, Matthew McConaughey, and Christian Bale. Each of them had extreme transformations for their roles and were lauded for it. It’s a surefire way to earn Academy votes.

Joining Sydney Sweeney in the cast are Katy O’Brian, Merritt Wever, Ben Foster, Ethan Embry, Chad L. Coleman, Valyn Hall, and Tony Cavalero. The most recent years of the real Christy Martin’s life have been tumultuous, to say the least. She survived a murder attempt from her ex-husband and former coach in 2010. Not long after, she married her high school sweetheart, her former basketball teammate Sherry Lusk. We’re not sure if the events portrayed in Christy will cover that period in time or not. It may just focus on her early boxing career. We’ll have to wait and see. Christy recently premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and is set to arrive in theaters on November 7.