Sydney Sweeney Set To Punch Her Way Out Of Box Office Flops With Oscar-Worthy Performance

Sydney Sweeney may have outdone herself with her latest project!

The sensational actress, per sources, proved she is more than just a pretty face by transforming her body to portray the former professional boxer Christy Martin. Beyond the physical transformation, her acting skills reportedly made the biopic Oscar-worthy.

If the upcoming film debuts with the same reviews as sources claim, it will push Sydney Sweeney out of the box office flops following two underwhelming movies and her American Eagle controversy.

According to new reports, Sweeney's upcoming project "Christy" is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. On Friday, September 5, the biopic will play for a select audience at the event.

Sources claim the movie is expected to generate a buzz after it "tested through the roof" when Black Bear Pictures, the studio responsible for the biopic, ran an audience test. The best part is reportedly viewers' thoughts on Sweeney's performances.

The audience fell in love with the actress's fantastic portrayal of the former boxer, with sources telling TMZ that many believe the role may pave the road to Sweeney's first Oscar. They noted she went above and beyond for the biopic, gaining 40 lbs to fit the athletic frame.

While sources claim Sweeney's acting is phenomenal in "Christy," it may not be enough to ease Kim Novak's concerns about the actress's new biopic. The Blast covered the story, reporting that the Hollywood veteran was worried about an upcoming project chronicling her life.

The biopic would reportedly cover the icon's relationship with the late musician Sammy Davis Jr. Novak did not appear to have an issue with Sweeney portraying her in the film; instead, she was more concerned about the wrong depiction of her highly-publicized romance.

Novak stressed that her relationship with Davis Jr. was far from scandalous, referencing the title of the upcoming project. She noted she and the late singer genuinely loved each other, noting their bond stemmed from their similarities and need to accept for who they were rather than their appearance.

Novak explained that she was concerned the biopic's producers might sexualize her relationship with Davis Jr. rather than portray the beauty of their romance. Her worries might be linked to Sweeney's participation in the project.

It is no secret that Sweeney is known for her sex appeal and frequently flaunts her voluptuous figure. She, per reports, was chosen to portray Novak with British star David Jonsson playing her love interest, Davis Jr., while Hollywood veteran Colman Domingo helms the biopic as director.

Novak's worries about the upcoming project, which has not started filming, followed the backlash Sweeney received for failed projects. She caused a stir by teaming up with Dr. Squatch to release a limited-edition soap bar made from her bathwater.

Following the controversial bar soap, Sweeney faced backlash for her American Eagle campaign and two box office flops. The Blast shared that her movie "Eden" launched in over 600 theatres in August but failed to meet expectations despite its star-studded cast.

It garnered about $1 million in box office earnings, falling short of its $50 million budget. The disappointing turnout matched the outcome of Sweeney's other movie, "Americana," which reportedly made $500,000 on its opening weekend against its $19 million budget.

In "Eden," Sweeney played a real-life German settler identified as Margret Wittmer, who was four months pregnant when she moved to Floreana in 1932, with her husband, Heinz (played by Daniel Brühl), and Harry, (played by Jonathan Tittel).

The actress' character in "Americana" was a waitress aspiring to become a country singer.

Sweeney's life beyond acting is reportedly rosy amid her speculated romance with Justin Bieber's former music manager, Scooter Braun. The Blast reported that sources claimed the pair were progressing in their relationship, which developed behind the scenes.

Sweeney and Braun fueled the dating rumors over Labor Day weekend when they were spotted at Lake Tahoe. They allegedly spent four days together, with an insider claiming Braun was "loving spending time with her and seeing where things go."

Other sources dubbed the duo's connection a "casual romance," noting they were still testing the waters and not officially a couple. An insider noted Braun stood a chance at winning Sweeney's heart, labeling him "confident" and "very attentive," which she allegedly liked.

Will Sydney Sweeney's boxer biopic be a hit or a flop when it premieres theatrically in November?