AceShowbiz - Tony Cavalero has been in Sydney Sweeney's upcoming Christy Martin biopic. He will play the supporting role of James "Shortdog" Maloney in the film, which also features a star-studded cast including Ben Foster, Merritt Weaver, and Ethan Embry.

Sydney is set to portray legendary boxer Christy Martin in a new biopic. The film, currently untitled, will be directed by acclaimed Australian filmmaker David Michod ("Animal Kingdom", "The Rover").

Based on a true story, the project charts Martin's journey from a small-town girl in West Virginia to becoming a pioneer in female boxing. Despite facing adversity and personal challenges, including a toxic relationship and an attempt on her life, Martin's determination and grit propelled her to the top.

Cavalero will play the supporting role of James "Shortdog" Maloney in the film, which also features a star-studded cast including Ben Foster, Merritt Weaver, and Ethan Embry.

Michod, who co-wrote the screenplay with Mirrah Foulkes, believes Sweeney's passion for boxing and "ferocious energy" make her the ideal choice for the role. Sweeney has expressed her excitement to bring Martin's story to life, calling it a "powerful and emotional" tale.

The biopic is a collaboration between Anonymous Content, Yoki, Inc., Votiv, Fifty-Fifty Films, and Black Bear, which will fully finance the project. Kerry Kohansky-Roberts, Justin Lothrop, and Brent Stiefel are among the producers.

Black Bear, the company behind Sweeney's recent horror film "Immaculate," is handling foreign rights for the project, while UTA Independent Film Group, AC Independent, and Black Bear are co-representing U.S. rights.

Production is slated to begin this fall in the United States.