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       ARTICLE VIEW: 
       
       Sydney Sweeney says she’s been ‘immersed in training’ for new
       role unlike anything she’s done before
       
       By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN
       
       Updated: 
       
       6:52 PM EDT, Wed October 16, 2024
       
       Source: CNN
       
       is tapping into the ring as she prepares for a new film role that will
       stand out as compared to her previous body of work.
       
       The actress and producer an update on her Instagram page on Wednesday,
       revealing how production is going on a still-untitled biopic about
       famed boxer . In the post, Sweeney wrote that she’s “been immersed
       in training to bring to life the story of an incredible woman.”
       
       She shared two photos of herself on set wearing a red muscle t-shirt
       that showcased the physical results of her training, along with a
       90s-style curly hairdo.
       
       In the caption, Sweeney went on to describe Martin – who is widely
       considered the most successful female boxer and a trailblazer for the
       inclusion of women in the sport – as a “true champion who fought
       battles both inside and outside the ring.”
       
       “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,” Sweeney wrote.
       
       According to , the David Michôd-directed biopic will follow Martin’s
       rise to fame in the 1990s, which led to her becoming the most
       well-known female competitor in boxing after she became the first woman
       to sign with legendary promoter Don King.
       
       Following her 2012 retirement from boxing, Martin founded an
       organization called Christy’s Champs, which supports victims of
       domestic abuse.
       
       Sweeney is best known for her role as Cassie in the HBO teen drama
       “Euphoria” and in Season 1 of “The White Lotus.” She has since
       taken her talents to the big screen in the hit 2023 rom-com “Anyone
       But You” and the horror film “Immaculate.”
       
       Portraying somebody like Martin will add further depth to Sweeney’s
       acting cadre.
       
       “Christy’s story shines a light on her incredible rise to the top
       while showing the struggles of fame behind the curtains,” Sweeney
       told Deadline in May about taking on the role. “I feel compelled to
       tell a story about a woman who faced so much adversity and didn’t
       allow it to defeat her. It’s powerful, and emotional.”
       
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