Tim Blake Nelson Stars in The Boxing Drama BANG BANG, and Here's Our First Look

Tim Blake Nelson (Old Henry, The Incredible Hulk) is set to star in a boxing drama titled Bang Bang, which recently wrapped production in Kentucky. We have a first look at Nelson in the film above.

The story follows Bernard “Bang Bang” Rozyski (Nelson), “a bitter, retired boxer who’s tasked with caring for his grandson. He uses the opportunity to settle his oldest grudge by forcing his kin into embracing the sweet science.” This is definitely a different kind of role for Nelson to take on and he’s going to be awesome in the role!

The movie was written by The Sopranos actor Will Janowitz and it is directed by Vincent Grashaw (What Josiah Saw). Nelson is joined by Glenn Plummer (Gifted), Andrew Liner (Vampire Academy), Erica Gimpel (Veronica Mars), Nina Arianda (Being the Ricardos), Daniella Pineda (Jurassic World franchise) and Kevin Corrigan (The Departed). 

The director said in a statement: “This project hits the most personal to me. I grew up loving the sport of boxing, but the script tackled elements I hadn’t seen before in a movie; the aftermath of a troubled fighter’s career. I found it an incredibly moving, tragic story, but also extremely funny. Tim Blake Nelson blew me away in the role and I can’t wait to share it with an audience.”

Nelson added: “This role presents challenges I’ve not had as an actor, but more importantly, it’s part of a mordantly smart and surprising script being realized by a superb storyteller in Vincent Grashaw.”

Producer Ran Namerode said: “Vince is gifted with unique skills, and around him we assembled an outstanding team, from a great writer through a fantastic cast to a great crew and production team, and we are all convinced that Bang Bang will really touch people’s hearts.”