EXCLUSIVE: Two-time Olympic gold medallist and trailblazing boxer Nicola Adams is set to make her Hollywood debut in the upcoming action-thriller The Gun On Second Street.
The film, which will also feature Poppy Delevingne, Tom Arnold, and Rumer Willis, follows two Pittsburgh police partners whose lives are dramatically altered by a tragic incident. The plot centres on Officer TJ Meadows III, who accidentally shoots and kills his partner during a domestic violence call. The pic, currently in pre-production, is described as an allegory for the gun crisis in the U.S.
Rohit Karn Batra directs. Storyboard handles sales. Producer is Guy J. Louthan of Ransom Films, with Rikin Shah serving as one of the executive producers.
Adams, who retired from boxing in 2019 with an undefeated professional record, has been honing her acting skills since hanging up her gloves. We can reveal that the Brit has studied at the Identity School of Acting (IDSA) in London, whose alumni include John Boyega, Malachi Kirby, and Letitia Wright.
Adams previously appeared in a 2013 episode of the British TV series Waterloo Road, and has made guest appearances on shows including The Graham Norton Show, Celebrity Gogglebox and Strictly Come Dancing. However, The Gun On Second Street marks her first supporting role and first time acting in a feature. The role itself is being kept under wraps.
“I’m thrilled to take on this new challenge and bring my fighting spirit to the big screen,” Adams said. “Boxing taught me discipline, focus, and determination—skills I’m excited to apply to my acting career.”
The film’s producers added: “Nicola’s incredible achievements in sport and her magnetic personality make her a natural fit for this role.”
