The Fighter News

Christian Bale, From 'The Dark Knight' to 'The Fighter'

April 21, 2009 03:04:20

Having portrayed a superhero in "The Dark Knight" and a man fated to fight an army of killing machines in "Terminator Salvation", Christian Bale adds another character to his resume as he is tapped to portray a boxer-turned-trainer in "The Fighter". The 35-year-old will play a real-life boxer by the name of Dicky Eklund who destroys his career by turning to drugs and crime.

By taking the role of Ecklund, Bale fills in the shoes of the character that once was attached to Matt Damon and linked to Brad Pitt. In this feature film, Bale will share screen with "Max Payne" actor Mark Wahlberg, who has been set earlier to star as Eklund's half-brother, Boston fighter "Irish" Mickey Ward.

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Brad Pitt to Become Matt Damon's Replacement in The Fighter

September 21, 2007 04:09:30

Sad to say that Matt Damon has taken departure from "The Fighter" due to busy schedule, but his possible replacement thankfully will be as remarkable as the actor in acting quality.

That's right, Paramount Pictures has confirmed that Brad Pitt is now in discussions to take over Damon's role of Dickie Eklund, a real-life talented fighter who turned to crime but later changed direction by helping his under-performing half brother to be a boxing champion. Set to play the brother, Micky Ward, is Mark Wahlberg with Darren Aronofsky to direct.

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Darren Aronofsky to Train "The Fighter"

March 28, 2007 09:03:11

Striving to bounce back after getting stumbled on the disappointing result of "The Fountain", Darren Aronofsky is in negotiations to helm boxing drama "The Fighter" which is currently being set up at Paramount Pictures, Variety has learned.

Based on the life account of Boston boxer "Irish" Micky Ward, the picture takes focus on his rise to the Light Welterweight world championship with the help of his trainer who is also his down-and-out half-brother Dickie Eklund. "The Departed" stars Mark Wahlberg and Matt Damon have both been poised to topline the flick as Ward and Eklund, respectively.

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Mark Wahlberg and Matt Damon Laud "The Fighter"

February 14, 2007 02:02:05

The two striking hunks from "The Departed" are back, only they are brothers now.

Yes, Mark Wahlberg and Matt Damon are both positive to highlight a biopic titled "The Fighter" as boxer "Irish" Mickey Ward and his trainer brother Dick Eklund, respectively.

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I really hope they make this movie.

posted by Raee on Nov 25, 2008

the rough streets of lowell? hahaha wtf i live there and it isnt rough

posted by kk on Dec 06, 2008

lowell used to be a lot harder than it is now.

posted by blowme on Apr 17, 2009

This film was crap.

posted by LPJM on May 17, 2009

I believe it can have great potential

posted by dearreader on Sep 25, 2009

well kkon u must be hiding in your house if u don't notice anything in Lowell saying it's not rough

posted by Ballin on Sep 27, 2009