Eminem to play a Boxer in New Movie "Southpaw"

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Eminem said in recent interviews that he is looking to act again, but in a role that actually fits him well. Looks like Eminem finally found found that role. In his upcoming role, Eminem will play a boxer who goes through daily struggles, that mirror his real life as he fights his way to obtaining a championship.

Like in Eminem’s 2002 screen starring debut 8 Mile, Southpaw will be fueled by the struggles that inform Eminem’s music and mirror his life. Eminem will play a fast-rising welterweight boxer who brawls his way to the title, only to see his world crash down around him due to tragedy. The movie is about his fight to reclaim past glory.


Southpaw is currently being written by Kurt Sutter, the creator and executive producer of the FX series Sons of Anarchy. The film doesn’t have a director yet, but it will be produced by Paul Rosenberg and Stuart Parr. Dreamworks purchased the rights to the film.

Below is what Kurt Sutter had to say about the film.

“I’ve had a bunch of meetings with Marshall, and I know he’s very selective and doesn’t do a lot,

 

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Eminem said in recent interviews that he is looking to act again, but in a role that actually fits him well. Looks like Eminem finally found found that role. In his upcoming role, Eminem will play a boxer who goes through daily struggles, that mirror his real life as he fights his way to obtaining a championship.

Like in Eminem’s 2002 screen starring debut 8 Mile, Southpaw will be fueled by the struggles that inform Eminem’s music and mirror his life. Eminem will play a fast-rising welterweight boxer who brawls his way to the title, only to see his world crash down around him due to tragedy. The movie is about his fight to reclaim past glory.


Southpaw is currently being written by Kurt Sutter, the creator and executive producer of the FX series Sons of Anarchy. The film doesn’t have a director yet, but it will be produced by Paul Rosenberg and Stuart Parr. Dreamworks purchased the rights to the film.

Below is what Kurt Sutter had to say about the film.

“I’ve had a bunch of meetings with Marshall, and I know he’s very selective and doesn’t do a lot,

 

[slim]

not sure what to make of this. but i'm glad to see Em getting that paper. 

 

[slim]

not sure what to make of this. but i'm glad to see Em getting that paper. 

 

[airupthere301]

Hopefully he spits like he did back in the 8 Mile days.

 

[airupthere301]

Hopefully he spits like he did back in the 8 Mile days.

 

[venom lyrix]

I think he did great in 8 Mile, I hope we see this movie sooner rather than later.

 

[venom lyrix]

I think he did great in 8 Mile, I hope we see this movie sooner rather than later.

 

[venom lyrix]

I think he did great in 8 Mile, I hope we see this movie sooner rather than later.

 

[venom lyrix]

I think he did great in 8 Mile, I hope we see this movie sooner rather than later.

 

[smyrthil]

How many boxing movies came out lately?... doesnt Mark Wahlberg have a boxing movie out??

 

[smyrthil]

How many boxing movies came out lately?... doesnt Mark Wahlberg have a boxing movie out??

 

[airjordan jb23]

Go for it... He's been doing it real big lately.

 

[airjordan jb23]

Go for it... He's been doing it real big lately.

 

[norcalhussla]

 

[norcalhussla]

 

[welcometothetonezone]

I remember this rumor back in 2004. I'm glad it's still up for consideration.

 

[welcometothetonezone]

I remember this rumor back in 2004. I'm glad it's still up for consideration.

 

[johnnyredstorm]

Originally Posted by Smyrthil

How many boxing movies came out lately?... doesnt Mark Wahlberg have a boxing movie out??

Yeah and if The Fighter does really well in the box office expect a couple of others to come out. Typical Hollywood.

 

[johnnyredstorm]

Originally Posted by Smyrthil

How many boxing movies came out lately?... doesnt Mark Wahlberg have a boxing movie out??

Yeah and if The Fighter does really well in the box office expect a couple of others to come out. Typical Hollywood.

 

[awwsome]

Originally Posted by venom lyrix

I think he did great in 8 Mile, I hope we see this movie sooner rather than later.

How hard is it to play yourself?

 

[awwsome]

Originally Posted by venom lyrix

I think he did great in 8 Mile, I hope we see this movie sooner rather than later.

How hard is it to play yourself?