Mark Wahlberg in The Fighter
Summary Mark Wahlberg reflects on his extensive training and filming difficulties for The Fighter. Directed by David O' Russell, The Fighter follows the true story of Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund, the former a fledgling boxer who tries to escape the shadow of his more famous but troubled older brother and get his own shot at greatness. Wahlberg leads the film's cast as Micky Ward alongside Christian Bale as Dicky Eklund, Amy Adams, and Melissa Leo.
Wahlberg says the long and challenging process of making The Fighter involved years of intense training, which ultimately helped him become more convincing in the role of a boxer. Despite numerous setbacks, including losing key actors and directors, the extended period of preparation made his portrayal more authentic. Read his full reflection below:
The Fighter's Filming Difficulties & Mark Wahlberg's Training Explained He Trained For Five Years Of Filming Difficulties Close In 2003, fresh off the success of 8 Mile, Eminem was the first choice to play Micky Ward, but he declined the role, so Matt Damon was also considered for the part. Wahlberg joined The Fighter in 2005, which had long been a passion project for him, and Darren Aronofsky was hired to direct.
Related 10 Great Boxing Movies That Aren't Rocky Or Creed While Rocky and Creed have packed some of the greatest cinematic punches, there are plenty of other knockout boxing movies to check out.
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