The film will examine the life of world champion boxer Vinny Pazienza (Miles Teller) who, after a near fatal car crash that left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made an incredible comeback. After months of recovery and against doctors’ orders, Vinny returned to the gym under infamous trainer, Kevin Rooney (Aaron Eckhart), and made a triumphant return to the ring just over a year later.
Hinds will play Vinny’s father, Angelo
Ben Younger (Boiler Room) will direct the film using his own screenplay.
Bruce Cohen Emma Tillinger Koskoff Younger, Chad A. Verdi and Noah Kraft are producing
Martin Scorsese and Joshua Sason will serve as executive producers.
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