Sydney Sweeney Shows Off Her Mullet and Muscles as Boxer Christy Martin in Sports Biopic: ‘I’ve Been Immersed in Training’

Sydney Sweeney has shared new photos of herself playing boxer Christy Martin in an upcoming biopic, where she sports a very ’90s mullet and has added some muscle to play the former athlete.

“Well the cat’s out of the bag thanks to some paps in bushes so here’s a little BTS from my film I’m working on right now,” Sweeney wrote on Instagram.

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She’s starring as Martin in an untitled sports biopic, directed by David Michod, that’s currently in production. Martin is a former professional boxer who competed from 1989-2012 and was the world champion in the super welterweight class in 2009. In 2010, she also survived a murder attempt by her husband, James Martin. He stabbed Christy multiple times and shot her at their Florida home, but she survived. In 2012, James was convicted of attempted second-degree murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison.

“Over the past few months, I’ve been immersed in training to bring to life the story of an incredible woman — a true champion who fought battles both inside and outside the ring,” Sweeney wrote. “Her journey is a testament to resilience, strength, and hope, and I’m honored to step into her shoes to share her powerful story with you all. more to come soon :) CHRISTY MARTIN.”

In 2020, Martin was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the organization’s first ballot that included women.

The cast of the upcoming biopic includes Ben Foster as James Martin, Merritt Weaver, Katy O’Brien, Ethan Embry, Jess Gabor, Chad L. Coleman and Tony Cavalero. The movie is produced by Anonymous Content, Black Bear Pictures, Fifty-Fifty Films, Votiv and Yoki Inc.

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