Professional boxer and reality star Tommy Fury has announced another surprise career change following finding fame on Love Island as fans are stunned by his latest job
Tommy Fury has announced a very unexpected career move following his Love Island fame.
The dad-of-one, 25, shot into the spotlight on the ITV dating show back in 2019 where he fell in love with his now-fiancée Molly-Mae Hague. As well as being a reality star, Tommy is a professional boxer having followed in the footsteps of his heavyweight champion brother Tyson Fury.
However, he is now set to add another title to his working life as he’s landed a role in a film. Tommy will star alongside Peaky Blinders actor Paul Anderson as he makes his acting debut in The Debt Inherited. The film has been written by Niki Sheldrake and marks the directorial debut of Danny Sawaf.
It follows brothers Colin and Stanley, who are faced with repaying their late father’s debts to a notorious lone shark named Maggie. The “black comedy crime film” has a synopsis that states: “Soon enough, they become involved in a criminal underworld and entangled in a web of blackmail and deceit with a host of insalubrious characters.”
The central characters of Colin and Stanley have yet to be cast, however Tommy will take on the role of a character names Johnny. He is one of Maggie’s henchmen. Actor Paul Anderson, who is known for his role as Arthur Shelby, will play Terry. He is “a womanising alcoholic who employs the brothers to stop his work colleague Dirk ( Green Street ’s Leo Gregory) from exposing him to his wife as a cheat.”
Director Danny Sawaf said: “The script is operatic and the tone is a not-so-subtle cluster of neuroticism, dismay and quintessential British dark humour. It has universal themes of survival engulfed in a lurking Kafka-esque feeling of high-stakes and hysterical satire, with events unfolding in unimaginable ways. People die – debts don’t – and I can’t wait to bring this story to life.”
Announcing his role in the film, Tommy said: “THE DEBT INHERITED. PEOPLE DIE. DEBTS DON’T. So excited to announce I’ll be making my acting debut in – THE DEBT INHERITED. Great cast, cannot wait to start shooting. Massive thanks to @dannysawaf and @oceanastudios looking forward to working with you all.”
Fans were stunned by the surprise move as they congratulated him on landing the part. One said: “Congratulations Tommy on acting career and making big moves that’s what I’m talking about.” Another added: “Mate!! This is mega!! Buzzing for you! Can’t wait for it.” Someone else commented: “Just the beginning of something Great !” Tommy also shared the post on his Instagram Story as he added: “A massive goal of mine achieved…”
Fiancee Molly-Mae, who Tommy shares daughter Bambi with, is yet to comment on his new role. It follows on from fans concern as she appeared to snub his birthday as she failed to share any message on social media. Earlier this year, Tommy announced another new career venture as he penned a tell-all book and became a published author. He followed in Molly-Mae’s footsteps after the influencer published her first book, Becoming Molly-Mae, back in 2022.
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