Synopsis – The story of Claressa ‘T-Rex’ Shields, a boxer from Flint, Michigan who trained to become the first woman in her country’s history to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport. Directed – Rachel Morrison Starring – Brian Tyree Henry, Ryan Destiny, De’Adre Aziza Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Fire Inside’ Trailer Sees Brian Tyree Henry Coache an Olympic Boxer!! Check It Out!!
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Emmy nominee Brian Tyree Henry has officially signed on to star opposite Ryan Destiny in MGM’s forthcoming biographical sports drama titled Flint Strong. The film will center around the story of Olympic gold medalist and boxing champion Claressa Shields. The Atlanta alum is set to portray the role of Jason Crutchfield, Shields’ dedicated coach, who worked a cable job by day … Continue reading ‘Flint Strong’: Brian Tyree Henry Joins Claressa Shields Biopic!!
Nearly three years since his last film hit theaters, Ice Cube has signed on to play Jason Crutchfield, the coach of Olympic boxing champ Claressa ‘T-Rex’ Shields, in Universal’s sports drama Flint Strong, Collider has learned. The project boasts a powerhouse trio behind the camera, as Oscar-nominated cinematographer Rachel Morrison (Mudbound) will make her feature directorial debut from a script by Oscar-winning writer Barry Jenkins (Moonlight), … Continue reading ‘Flint Strong’: Ice Cube Joins Universal’s Boxing Movie!!!
Actress-singer Ryan Destiny, who played Alex Crane Jones on Fox’s Star, has been cast as Olympic champ Claressa ‘T-Rex’ Shields in Universal’s boxing movie Flint Strong, Collider has learned. The project boasts a powerhouse trio behind the camera, as Oscar-nominated cinematographer Rachel Morrison (Mudbound) will make her feature directorial debut from a script by Oscar-winning writer Barry Jenkins (Moonlight), while Michael De Luca (The Social Network) … Continue reading ‘Flint Strong’: Ryan Destiny to Star as Boxing Champ Claressa ‘T-Rex’ Shields!!
