With writer-directorStephen Merchant’sFighting with My Familynow playing in theaters, I recently sat down withNick FrostandJack Lowdento talk about the film. . If you haven’t seenthe entertaining trailer,Fighting with My Familyis based onPaige’s, a.k.a.Saraya-Jade Bevis, real-life experiences and the 2012 documentary that chronicled them,The Wrestlers: Fighting with My Family. She actually comes from a family of wrestlers and the film does a great job showcasing where she came from and how hard she worked to land a professional contract with the WWE.Florence Pughplays Paige,Nick Frostplays her father,Lena Headeyher mother,Jack Lowdenher brother,Vince Vaughnher WWE trainer, andDwayne Johnsonnot only produced the film, but also plays himself.
During the interview, Nick Frost and Jack Lowden talked about what it was like world premiering the film at the Sundance Film Festival and the incredible reaction, how Stephen Merchant’s script is both incredibly funny and has a lot of heart, and more. In addition, I asked them a few questions from our “Get to Know” game like what TV show would they like to guest star on/guest-write, if they have a favorite sci-fi or fantasy film, what film scared them as a kid, and more.
Finally, I’ll admit to being surprised by how much I enjoyedFighting with My Family. It’s not only well crafted; it’s way funnier than it has any right to be and that’s absolutely due to Stephen Merchant’s script. He did a great job bringing Paige’s story to life and I recommend checking the film out while it’s in theaters.
Watch what Nick Frost & Jack Lowden had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about. You can also watch my Sundance interview with Nick Frost, Jack Lowden, Paige, Lena Headey, Florence Pugh and Stephen Merchant byclicking here.
Nick Frost & Jack Lowden:
Here’s the official synopsis forFighting with My Family:
Fighting with My Family is a heartwarming comedy based on the incredible true story of WWE Superstar Paige. Born into a tight-knit wrestling family, Paige and her brother Zak are ecstatic when they get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out for WWE. But when only Paige earns a spot in the competitive training program, she must leave her family and face this new, cut-throat world alone. Paige’s journey pushes her to dig deep, fight for her family, and ultimately prove to the world that what makes her different is the very thing that can make her a star.
