Having already portrayed a character who will not quit by any means, in the stunning drama Whiplash, Miles Teller returns to the screen to play another figure who doesn’t know when to give up – though this time it’s based on a true story, depicting the life of boxer Vinny Pazienza in Ben Younger’s Bleed For This.
We had the pleasure of speaking to the star, paired with co-star Aaron Eckhart, to ask him how he went about connecting to this psyche and whether he revisited the same places he had to for Whiplash. With Eckhart, we had one burning question, and it’s about that hair…
If you missed it you can see our interview with writer / director Ben Younger here.
Bleed for This Synopsis:
Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Pazienza (Miles Teller), a local Providence boxer, shoots to stardom after winning two world title fights. After a near-fatal car accident leaves him with a broken neck, he is told he may never walk again. Against all odds and doctor’s orders, renowned trainer Kevin Rooney (Aaron Eckhart) agrees to help Vinny return to the ring just a year after the accident for what could be the last fight of his life. Based on a true story.
Bleed For This is released on December 2nd, and you can read our 4* review from Toronto here.
