"When we were making the film, I always thought of it like a musical: a young woman from the 'chorus line' fighting to get her big break, surrounded by theatrical, larger-than-life characters and huge sweeping emotions."
"I approached each wrestling match like it was a different dance number, building to a big show-stopping finale. Seeing the film reimagined for the stage feels like the natural next step."
"Fighting With My Family feels exceptionally well-suited for the stage. It's packed with personal emotion expressed through the dynamic world of wrestling, which has always been about storytelling."
Fighting With My Family, a biopic about WWE superstar Paige, is being adapted into a stage musical. The story follows Paige's journey from a chaotic British wrestling family to the WWE arena, highlighting her personal challenges. Stephen Merchant, who directed the film, envisioned the story as a musical, likening wrestling matches to dance numbers. The musical will feature a soundtrack by Miranda Cooper, known for her work with pop artists. Dwayne Johnson supports the adaptation, emphasizing its emotional depth and wrestling dynamics.
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