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HOW FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY DID IN LIMITED RELEASE

By Paul Jordan on 2019-02-18 08:42:00

The Wrap is reporting that over the three day weekend. "Fighting with My Family" has made  $131,625  on four screens, two each in New York and Los Angeles. This breaks down to $32,906 per screen;  The overall total is expected to grow to $163,000 after, bringing the breakdown per screen to $40,750. These are pretty solid numbers.  The film is scheduled to open nationwide this week.

Stephen Merchant (The Office, Hello Ladies) wrote, directed and executive produced the film, which is based on a British documentary about the Knight family that was released several years back.  WWE tryouts for Paige and her brother, who wrestles as Zak Bevis internationally were featured in that documentary.    Dwayne Johnson, after seeing the documentary, decided to develop a feature film version.  After a number of studios passed on the project, Johnson decided to independently produce the film.

Promotional material for the film notes: "Based on a true story, FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY follows reformed gangster Ricky, wife Julia, daughter Paige and son Zak as they make a living wrestling together in tiny venues. When Paige and Zak get the opportunity to try out for WWE, the family grabs a once-in-a-lifetime chance to turn their wildest dreams into a dazzling future. However, brother and sister quickly discover that to become superstars, both their talent and their relationship will be put to the test."

The role of Paige is portrayed by actress Florence Pugh.  Nick Frost and Lena Headey play Paige's parents.  Johnson appears in the film as himself (well, The Rock) while Vince Vaughn plays a WWE trainer who recruits Paige to the company.  WWE Smackdown Live star Zelina Vega plays AJ Lee in the film.  Impact Wrestling star Tessa Blanchard does the in-ring stunts for Pugh.

 

 

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