Where was the boxing biopic ‘Christy’ filmed? Here’s a list of NC locations
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- Christy, starring Sydney Sweeney and Ben Foster, filmed major scenes in Charlotte.
- Production also used locations across Concord, Gastonia, Mooresville and Lake Norman.
- North Carolina hosted a dozen-plus productions since 2024; see filmnc.com for listings.
If you’re heading to the movies soon, you might notice parts of North Carolina on the big screen.
One of the biggest productions filmed in the state this year has finally been released: “Christy.” Starring Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster and Merritt Wever, the film is based on the true story of trailblazing female boxer Christy Martin.
The former women’s lightweight champion spent several years living in Charlotte — where much of the boxing biopic was shot, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
The media team behind Black Bear Pictures, the film’s production company, provided a list of North Carolina filming locations to the Observer.
From Concord and Gastonia to the Lake Norman area, here’s a list of filming locations featured in “Christy:”
- Avenue’s Restaurant in Concord as “Chi-Chi’s”
- Barber-Scotia College in Concord as “Coach’s Office”
- Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte as “Casino”
- Budget Inn in Charlotte as “Daytona Beach Apartment”
- Carolina Speedway in Gastonia as “Bristol Speedway & Parking Lot”
- Circle G Restaurant in Charlotte as “Daytona Beach Diner”
- Compare Foods in Concord as “Supermarket”
- Embassy Suites Concord Convention Center in Concord as “Fancy Hotel Room/Bathroom” and “MGM Grand Conference Room”
- Government Center South in Mooresville as “Courtroom”
- Grady Cole Center in Charlotte as “Boxing Ring, Montage”
- Johnny Dollars in Charlotte as “Bristol Bar”
- Mid Town Motor Inn in Gastonia as “Seedy Hotel”
- Parkway House Family Restaurant in Concord as “Bristol Diner”
- Paris Nails Spa in Mooresville as “Hair Salon”
- Smokey Joe’s in Charlotte as “Punchy Callhan’s Bar”
- WTVI PBS Charlotte in Charlotte as “Television Studio”
Other NC movies filmed in 2025
“Christy” is just one of the many productions filmed in North Carolina that’s released this year, along with “Roofman,” “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and “The Waterfront.”
According to the North Carolina Film Office site, there have been more than a dozen shows and movies filmed around the state since fall of last year. You can find a full list of current and past productions online at filmnc.com.
This story was originally published November 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM with the headline "Where was the boxing biopic ‘Christy’ filmed? Here’s a list of NC locations."