Sydney Sweeney, who you totally know from Euphoria and Anyone But You, is switching things up big time by playing boxing legend Christy Martin in a new movie called Christy.
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A Transformation That Stuns
The first official image from the film has taken the internet by storm. Sweeney, completely transformed, is seen inside a boxing ring, wearing a white tank top and shorts, mouthguard in place, and sporting Christy Martin’s signature curly dark hair.
Her intense expression and ripped physique paint a picture of total immersion in the role — a gritty departure from her glamorous past performances.
“From lace to leather gloves — Sydney’s switching lanes, and I’m here for it,” one fan commented online.
Another viewer compared her dedication to that of Charlize Theron’s Oscar-winning transformation in Monster, calling it “a total transformation.”
Biopic ‘Christy’ Set to Knock Out TIFF 2025
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker David Michôd, Christy explores the life and legacy of Christy Martin, one of the most influential women in boxing history.
The movie delves into Martin’s rise to fame in the 1990s, her groundbreaking fights, and her deeply personal challenges — including surviving domestic abuse and navigating a male-dominated sport.
The cast also features Merritt Wever, Katy O’Brian, Ben Foster, and Ethan Embry, supporting Sweeney in what many are calling her most daring role to date.
Sweeney’s Commitment to the Role
To embody the physicality and strength of Christy Martin, Sweeney underwent rigorous training for several months. Boxing drills, strength conditioning, and even learning Martin’s distinct footwork were all part of her prep.
“She trained like a real fighter,” said director Michôd. “Every bruise, every drop of sweat on screen is hers.”
Christy Martin: The Fighter Who Changed Everything
Christy Martin, aka “The Coal Miner’s Daughter,” was a total trailblazer who put women’s boxing on the map. She racked up a bunch of titles with her fierce, no-holds-barred style and basically opened the door for so many women boxers today.
The movie’s gonna mix some intense fight scenes with real heart, showing all the highs and lows that made her journey so incredible.
TIFF 2025: Premiere Details
So, guess what? Christy’s gonna have its big moment at the Toronto Film Festival in early September, and people are already saying it might be an Oscar contender!
It’s one of the films everyone’s hyped about at TIFF 2025, especially with all these awesome women-led stories stealing the show.