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Sydney Sweeney sounds like she may be punching her way to her first Academy Award ... based on what we're hearing about her upcoming boxing movie.
Sources with direct knowledge tell OMG ... Sydney's new flick -- "Christy" -- is testing very well with audiences, and there's serious Oscar buzz building around her performance as the legendary female boxer Christy Martin.
We're told the film, which follows Martin's rise to fame and her tumultuous personal life, showcases Sydney in a completely different light than her typical roles -- and industry insiders are taking notice.
Our sources say Sydney underwent intense physical training for months to authentically portray the boxing champion, and the transformation is reportedly remarkable on screen.
The biopic covers Martin's groundbreaking career as one of the most successful female boxers of all time, as well as her dramatic personal struggles -- including surviving an attempted murder by her husband and trainer.
Sydney's performance is being described as "powerhouse" and "career-defining" by those who've seen early cuts of the film. The word around Hollywood is that this could be the role that establishes her as a serious dramatic actress.
"Christy" is expected to be a major player during awards season, with Sydney's name already being whispered in Best Actress conversations.
The film doesn't have an official release date yet, but sources tell us it's being positioned for a late 2025 release to maximize its awards potential.
Sydney, who's known for her roles in "Euphoria" and "The White Lotus," has been steadily building her dramatic chops ... and "Christy" might just be the knockout punch that lands her an Oscar nomination.