Billy Bob Thornton is set to star in the boxing drama Pound for Pound, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project is based on a novel by F.X. Toole, the author of the short-story collection behind Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-winning Million Dollar Baby. Thornton will play a depressed, retired boxer whose life intersects with a young Latino fighter (a role that is still being cast). Ron Shelton (Bull Durham) will write and direct. The production is expected to being filming early next year.
Featured Video
OscarWatch TV: 'Avatar' as underdog?
Dave Karger and Missy Schwartz on the rise of ''Hurt Locker,'' Sandra leapfrogging Meryl for Best Actress
More 
Today's Most Popular
-
-
-
-
-
Doc Jensen on 'Lost' 'Lost': 'Kate' expectations
Special Coverage
Totally 'Lost'!
Get up to speed for the final season:
New theories and news from Doc Jensen, exclusive video, photos, trivia, and more
More
Comments (1-2) of 2 Add your comment
Don’t you mean “singer” Billy Bob Thorton? I thought that was the only way to address him without him throwing a hissy diva fit.
Is he an actor again now? Are people only seeing his pictures cause they like his band?
Isn´t he to skinny to play a boxer. I haven´t heard about him for many years.
Clint Eastwood