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01-05-2010, 10:34 PM
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By Samuel K Chatwin: 2010 will see the release of a new boxing blockbuster ‘The Fighter’ directed by David O. Russell, probably most known for directing ‘Three Kings’ and producing ‘Anchorman’. The film will be centred around the life of Micky Ward, who will be played by Mark Wahlberg (Boogie Nights, Rock Star, Three Kings) and his older brother Dickie Eklund, played by Christian Bale (Batman: Dark Knight, American Psycho). Brad Pitt was originally touted for the role of Dickie but Christian Bale got the nod in the end.
Not too many details are available so far but we can expect this to be a gritty biopic of the highs and lows of a remarkable journey through boxing, crime and drugs. Where both lead actors have apparently gone through vigorous training regimes to get in the right shape for this picture.
Having recently re-watched the first fight between Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward (One of the best fights ever in my opinion) I am quite excited about this title. Although there’s no denying the talent of Bale (watch American Psycho if you need convincing), the casting of Wahlberg is an interesting one and it will remain to be seen if he can pull it off. Either way here’s hoping for a great film!
By Samuel K Chatwin: 2010 will see the release of a new boxing blockbuster ‘The Fighter’ directed by David O. Russell, probably most known for directing ‘Three Kings’ and producing ‘Anchorman’. The film will be centred around the life of Micky Ward, who will be played by Mark Wahlberg (Boogie Nights, Rock Star, Three Kings) and his older brother Dickie Eklund, played by Christian Bale (Batman: Dark Knight, American Psycho). Brad Pitt was originally touted for the role of Dickie but Christian Bale got the nod in the end.
Not too many details are available so far but we can expect this to be a gritty biopic of the highs and lows of a remarkable journey through boxing, crime and drugs. Where both lead actors have apparently gone through vigorous training regimes to get in the right shape for this picture.
Having recently re-watched the first fight between Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward (One of the best fights ever in my opinion) I am quite excited about this title. Although there’s no denying the talent of Bale (watch American Psycho if you need convincing), the casting of Wahlberg is an interesting one and it will remain to be seen if he can pull it off. Either way here’s hoping for a great film!