The Fire Inside is a 2024 American sports movie. It was directed by Rachel Morrison, her first time directing a full-length film. The movie is about Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, an American boxer training for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Ryan Destiny plays Claressa, and Brian Tyree Henry also stars.
The movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2024. It will be released in the United States on December 25, 2024, by Amazon MGM Studios.
Where Was The Fire Inside Filmed?
The movie was filmed in Canada, mostly in Ontario.
- Cinespace Film Studios, Toronto: Filming started here on March 11, 2020. However, production stopped after two days because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Hamilton, Ontario: Some scenes were shot at the FirstOntario Centre. This location was used as the Olympic boxing venue in the movie.
When Did Filming Happen?
Filming faced many delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges:
- March 2020: Filming began in Toronto but stopped after two days.
- May 2022: Filming resumed. Brian Tyree Henry joined the cast, replacing another actor. Oluniké Adeliyi was also added to play Claressa’s mother.
- July 2022: More scenes were filmed, and De’Adre Aziza joined the cast as Mickey, Crutchfield’s wife.
Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who directed The Fire Inside?
A: Rachel Morrison directed the movie. This is her first time directing a full-length film.
Q: When will the movie be released?
A: It will come out in the United States on December 25, 2024.
Q: Where were the boxing scenes filmed?
A: The FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, Ontario, was used as the Olympic boxing venue.
Q: Who stars in the movie?
A: Ryan Destiny stars as Claressa Shields. Brian Tyree Henry and Oluniké Adeliyi also have key roles.
Q: Why did filming take so long?
A: Filming was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in the production, like switching studios and recasting roles.