Miles Teller On New Film ‘Bleed For This’: Boxer Vinny Paz Inspired Me | TODAY

Actor Miles Teller, known for his roles in the “Divergent” film series and “Whiplash,” tells TODAY that he dropped 20 pounds for his role in the upcoming movie “Bleed For This.” The film tells the story of real-life boxer Vinny Paz, who came back from severe injuries suffered in an accident, and Teller says he got inspiration from Paz during filming.

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Miles Teller On New Film ‘Bleed For This’: Boxer Vinny Paz Inspired Me | TODAY

[caleb]

I cant bloody wait to see this movie. This dude KILLED it in Whiplash and War Dogs

[Ferrucci_]

Great acting, but terrible directing. The casting on a 1 - 10 scale was a 4 except for the star Miles. I could automatically see that the producer cut many corners to save money which screwed up its entirety. Vinny's life story could of been told much better than it was in this movie.