Mark Wahlberg is "The Fighter," co-starring Christian Bale and Amy Adams.
After scoring major indie film love and awards last year with "The Wrestler," director/writer Darren Aronofsky sought to step into a different ring with a project called "The Fighter." Originally designed as a starring vehicle for Matt Damon and Mark Wahlberg, the film looked like it would fall short of being a real contender. After suffering through financial and script problems, Damon ultimately took a powder. Meanwhile, rumors of Brad Pitt taking over the role proved unfounded.
Earlier this year, Aronofsky walked away walk from the project. However, David O. Russell ("Three Kings," "I Heart Huckabees") has coached "The Fighter" into reality, reteaming with Wahlberg in bringing the life of Boston's own "Irish" Micky Ward to the screen. Adding considerable method to the madness is Christian Bale, harrowingly reinventing his physical self to portray Ward's trainer-turned-addict Dickie Eklund. Completing this drama is Amy Adams as Ward's love interest.
"The Fighter" is set for release in 2010.
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