Christy is in cinemas in the UK and Ireland and the harrowing yet poignant film is based on the real life of boxing phenomenon, Christy Martin.

Directed by David Michôd , the film stars Sydney Sweeney in the title role as Christy in a story of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one’s life.

David spoke exclusively to Reach titles about casting actress Sweeney, who underwent a huge transformation for the role.

She trained extensively in boxing and weightlifting, gaining over 30 pounds, and she performed her own stunts after refusing to use a stunt double for the boxing sequences.

David said: "Mirrah Foulkes [director/screenwriter] and I were writing the script without a clear idea in our heads of who might play Christy, which can always be a little bit scary because we kne

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