Fight for ’84 Enters Pre‑Production with September 2025 Filming Scheduled in New Jersey and New York

Netflix’s powerful sports drama Fight for ’84, starring and produced by Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx, is officially entering pre‑production. Principal photography is set to begin September 1, 2025, in Newark, New Jersey, with additional shooting in New York City, and is expected to wrap by early December 2025. This timeline offers a clear and actionable production window for talent and crew looking to align themselves with a high-profile, emotionally driven film project.

Fight for ’84 tells the inspiring true story of a determined coach who rebuilds the U.S. Olympic boxing team after a catastrophic plane crash in 1980, leading them to the 1984 Games where they earned unprecedented boxing success. The film is directed by Andrés Baiz (Narcos, Griselda) and written by a powerhouse trio: Andrea Berloff (Straight Outta Compton), John Gatins (Flight), and Andy Weiss (White Boy Rick). Jamie Foxx steps into the role of Master Sergeant Roosevelt Sanders, bringing both heart and credibility to the narrative.

The producing team includes Eric Newman for Grand Electric, Bryan Unkeless for Night Owl, and Michael W. Abbott alongside Jamie Foxx for A Move Films. Executive producers Andy Weiss, Henry Tillman, and Datari Turner further bolster the project’s seasoned leadership.

Production locations in Newark and New York City provide a compelling blend of urban grit and cinematic scale—ideal for capturing realistic training montages, stadium environments, and community backdrops essential to the story. The New Jersey–New York corridor offers excellent tax incentives, experienced film infrastructure, and bustling local crew talent ideal for a feature of this magnitude.

With pre-production underway, keys departments are gearing up: art and set design will build training spaces, gyms, and period environments; wardrobe, hair & makeup teams will bring 1980s authenticity; camera, lighting, and grip crews must prepare for dynamic training and match sequences; stunt coordinators and practical effects teams will align on physically intricate scenes; and visual effects coordination will support seamless integration of sports action. Post-production teams, including editing and sound departments, will also begin early prep work.

Though casting beyond Foxx is ongoing, supporting roles such as athletes, coaches, and boxing staff, along with extras for crowd scenes, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Casting assistants, coordinators, and extras production teams should anticipate active call-outs to staff up before the September shoot.

By joining ProductionList.com, members gain real-time access to verified production office contacts, crew and casting call alerts, department head listings, and schedule updates—vital tools for positioning yourself early on this inspiring, high-energy film production.

As Fight for ’84 moves into full swing, it offers a rare and rewarding opportunity for film professionals and creatives to contribute to a spirited story of resilience and triumph. With a locked shoot schedule and clear locations, it’s time to prepare for one of Netflix’s most compelling dramas of 2025. Stay informed, stay connected—and get ready to step into the ring.

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