Audiences have been treated to a first look at Sydney Sweeney in the upcoming biopic Christy.
The Anyone But You actor portrays US boxing champion Christy Martin in the film, dubbed as "the female Rocky" by the biopic producers.
Sweeney underwent a major body transformation for the role, following an intense training regime to reflect the musclier build of Martin. In a first look photo, the Euphoria star appears unrecognisable, ditching her signature blonde locks for Martin's cropped dark do.
Christy will see its World Premiere held at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), with the first look photo released as part of the announcement.
Sweeney is seen in the ring as Martin, whose career saw her hold the World Boxing Council's Super Welterweight Championship and get voted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame.
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The actor previously hailed Martin 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," she wrote on Instagram.
Martin's professional boxing career spanned over two decades, with her becoming the super welterweight class world champion in 2009.
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A year after the victory, her husband James Martin stabbed and shot her at their home in Florida. She survived the attack and, in 2012, saw him sentenced to 25 years in prison on a conviction of attempted second-degree murder.
According to IMDB, Severance and Unbelievable actor Merritt Wever also stars in Christy, in addition to Love Lies Bleeding's Katy O'Brian.
The film was written by Mirrah Foulkes and David Michôd, who previously collaborated on the hit Australian film Animal Kingdom.
Christy will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
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