David Jonsson, Joshua Maynard, Nathalie Emmanuel Join David Harewood’s ‘Benn/Eubank’ Feature Produced By Fulwell 73 (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comK.J. Yossman David Harewood’s upcoming boxing feature “Benn/Eubank” has found its fighters.David Jonsson (“Industry”) will play British boxing legend Chris Eubank while Joshua Maynard (“That Dirty Black Bag”) is set to star as his longtime rival Nigel Benn. “Game of Thrones” star Nathalie Emannuel will play Benn’s wife Sharon and O-T Fagbenle (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) has been cast as legendary boxing manager Ambrose Mendy.
Harewood, who is directing the feature, will also star as Eubank’s mentor Adonis.Fulwell 73 (“Cinderella,” “Mary’s Monster”) are producing “Benn/Eubank,” while AMP is repping international distribution with sales launching in Cannes.The film will tell the story of when two of Britain’s best boxers came face to face in the ring to battle for the World Boxing Organisation Middleweight title in November 1990.
Their meeting has been called the greatest fight ever fought on British soil. At the time, Benn, a former soldier and already know the world over for his skill, was believed to be the favorite to defend his title.
Eubank was an unknown sparring to take his crown.Daniel Harris (“House of Flying Arrows”), Kieron Hawkes (“Intergalactic”) and Belinda Joanne Ampah have written the screenplay.
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