Ray winstone, marton csokas & jodhi may among cast for boxing biopic ‘the life of jem belcher’

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EXCLUSIVE: Camelot Films has added a raft of cast to its upcoming feature _Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher_ with principal photography set to commence on May 9 on location in Wales.


Matt Hookings (_The Obscure Life of the Grand Duke of Corsica_) will star in the titular role, alongside boxing enthusiast Ray Winstone (_Black Widow_) as Bill Warr, a keen pugilist who


becomes both trainer and surrogate father to the film’s lead character, Jem Belcher. Also aboard are Marton Csokas (_The Luminaries_), Jodhi May (_The Witcher_), Steven Berkoff (_Vikings_),


Julian Glover (_Game of Thrones_) and William Moseley (_Artemis Fowl_). Additional actors are in talks. The film will tell the little known true story of boxer James Belcher, whose journey


to become the youngest ever boxing world champion at the age of nineteen in 1800 helped transform primitive pugilism into the sport of boxing as we know it today. Growing up in poverty and


surrounded by violence and addiction, ‘Jem’ is saved by a benevolent mentor and the discipline of boxing, becoming one of the most exciting sportsmen in England. But when a terrible accident


befalls him, leaving him blind in one eye and unable to defend his title, he turns back to the ways of his past, sparking a destructive downfall. He finds himself defeated but, refusing to


give up, slowly finds a path to recovery to reclaim his title and a place in history as a pioneer of the sport. The film will be produced by Camelot Films (_The Obscure Life of the Grand


Duke of Corsica)_, Chris Hardman (visual effects on _Blade Runner 2049_) of Hardman Pictures and Richard Holmes (_The Ritual_) of Big Rich Films. The film will be executive-produced by


Matthew Chausse and Norman Merry. WATCH ON DEADLINE Pic will be directed by Daniel Graham who, most recently, wrote and directed _The Obscure Life of the Grand Duke of Corsica_, the black


comedy starring Timothy Spall and Peter Stormare. _Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher_ marks his third feature as director. Hookings said: “This is the movie that every boxing fan has


been waiting for as it tells for the first time the real origins of the modern-day sport that they love. Jem’s life was tragic and unique but highly inspirational and should take its proper


place in the history as a true forgotten hero.” Director Graham added: “As a director I am fascinated with characters who find unconventional ways of doing things even if it means sowing the


seed of their own destruction. _Prizefighter_ is an immensely exciting opportunity to realise my vision set amidst a pivotal point in England’s history.” Producer Richard Holmes stated:


“Matt Hookings, Daniel Graham and the team of filmmakers are making an original, passionate and inspirational movie. A film that shows what it takes to be a champion in any endeavour, the


grit and focus needed to succeed against all odds. It’s so wonderful to have now the endorsement of such great acting talent who back that vision too.”


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