When Is the George Foreman Movie Coming Out?

Boxing is blessed with many legendary fighters spanning across generations. The heavyweight division has been blessed with many stars from Muhammad Ali to Mike Tyson to Tyson Fury. We at Big Fight Weekend wanted to share our excitement around the release of the upcoming biopic on another heavyweight legend, George Foreman, and bring you some information on what to expect when this film hits cinemas on April 28.

When Is the George Foreman Biopic Released?

In a @bigfightweekend exclusive, Hall of Fame boxer George Forman discussed his upcoming biopic "Big George Foreman."

Foreman's biopic will share the journey of a man who became one of the greatest heavyweights of all time and also an entrepreneur. https://t.co/WWSd18aG7W

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Big George Foreman- The Movie

The upcoming much-talked-about George Foreman biopic “Big George Foreman” hits movie theaters on April 28. The film is set to pay homage to one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. 

He experienced a challenging upbringing, fueling his desire to achieve more than anyone expected. He seemed to thrive on proving people wrong, which drove him to great heights in boxing.

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Even after reaching the highest of highs, he experienced devastating setbacks that took him to the depths of despair. The biopic is set to show how “Big George” despite his struggles, returned to the ring in the hope of miraculously becoming the oldest world heavyweight champion in history.

Trailer and Film Specifics

As you can see from the exclusive trailer released by Sony, “Big George Foreman” is set to explore the fascinating life and times of the legendary boxer and his miraculous journey to the pinnacle of heavyweight boxing. The movie is directed by George Tillman Jr, taken from a story he co-wrote with Dan Gordon and Frank Baldwin.

Also Read: 5 of the Biggest George Foreman Knockouts

Khris Davis plays the role of “Big George” while the legendary actor Forest Whitacker plays the role of Foreman’s longtime trainer Doc Broadus, who originally introduced him to boxing.

(L to r) Forest Whitaker and Khris Davis star in BIG GEORGE FOREMAN: THE MIRACULOUS STORY OF THE ONCE AND FUTURE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD.

Sullivan Jones will play the iconic role of Muhammad Ali, who memorably fought Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle. The film is also set to star Jasmine Mathews, Lawrence Gilliard Jr, John Magaro, and Sonja Sohn. 

Also Read: Foreman Defeats Moorer to Become Champion

While the trailer presents several plot points from the film, the biopic will present us with a fascinating insight into the journey of Foreman from an impoverished childhood to an Olympic gold medallist and so much more.