The official trailer of the upcoming boxing drama starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Southpaw is impressive beyond words. With the star studded cast of the film and the edgy drama shown through the trailer, it is safe to say that Southpaw is definitely going to be worth the wait. Being one of the most anticipated films right from the start of the film’s making, Southpaw has a lot of expectations riding over it and the film’s trailer surely boosts our hopes further up.
Southpaw is the story of a Junior Middleweight Boxing Champion of the World named Billy Hope a.k.a. The Great. Billy who has a very impressive career has a loving wife and daughter by his side in his lavish and extravagant lifestyle. The trailer reveals almost the entire synopsis and shows how a tragedy takes away the life of Billy‘s wife which in turn motivates him to prove himself worthy again. While seeking redemption, Billy Hope comes across Tick Willis (Forest Whitaker) who is a former fighter currently training amateur boxers to glory.
Southpaw is the technical term used for one of the stances in professional boxing. The dramatic film based on the life of a boxer who sees both the highs and the lows is bound to touch people’s hearts. And with the impressive cast that includes Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, Oscar winner Forest Whitaker, Rachel McAdams, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Rita Ora, Naomie Harris and Victor Ortiz. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Southpaw is set to hit theaters on July 24, 2015 in USA.