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Boxing drama Heavyweight gets a trailer ahead of Raindance premiere

May 20, 2025 by Amie Cranswick

Ahead of its world premiere at the Raindance Film Festival this June, a trailer has arrived online for the upcoming boxing drama Heavyweight.

Written and directed by Christopher M. Anthony, the film sees Jordan Bolger as a heavyweight contender preparing for a title fight he doubts he can win.

Featuring alongside Bolger in the cast are Jason Isaacs, Nicholas Pinnock, Jamie Bamber, Sienna Guillory, Blake Harrison, and Joplin Sibtain. Watch the trailer below…

HEAVYWEIGHT follows wildcard boxing contender, ‘Diamond’ Derek Douglas (Bolger), and his support team ahead of a title fight he doubts he can win. The pressure escalates in real-time, as dirty tricks and revelations are revealed. ‘Heavyweight’ is an intense and visceral experience exploring a side of elite sport rarely seen.

SEE ALSO: Read our review of Heavyweight here

Heavyweight is set to premiere as the opening feature of the 33rd Raindance Film Festival on June 18th 2025.

 

Originally published May 20, 2025. Updated June 20, 2025.

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Trailers Tagged With: Blake Harrison, Christopher M. Anthony, Heavyweight, Jamie Bamber, Jason Isaacs, Joplin Sibtain, Jordan Bolger, Nicholas Pinnock, Sienna Guillory

About Amie Cranswick

Amie Cranswick has been part of Flickering Myth’s editorial and management team for over a decade. She has a background in publishing and copyediting and has served as Editor-in-Chief of FlickeringMyth.com since 2023.

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