Casey Affleck Will Produce and Costar in Upcoming Sports Drama Fencer

Collider reports that Academy Award winner Casey Affleck will produce and costar in the upcoming sports drama, Fencer. The upcoming film follows the story of a female athlete who faces personal demons and childhood rivals as she looks to become a part of the U.S. Olympic Fencing Team.

Affleck is set to produce the project for his Sea Change Media banner. The film will be written and directed by Jasmine McGlade.

Whitaker Lader will also be producing the film alongside Affleck.