Shopsy

Shopsy is a fictional character played by Mitch Murrant in the 2017 film, Bigsby.

Shopsy serves as a camera operator for an underground bum fight operation run by Leon.

Along with Klumsy, Shopsy is one of the few characters to express sympathy for Bigsby, offering him some pay despite losing every fight.

Development and Casting
The character was created by Fritz Bishop and Mitch Murrant during pre-production while buying props and supplies for the film.

The name was inspired by a brand of pastrami sticks which Fritz and Mitch bought for lunch.

Shopsy has since been developed into a recurring character and potential antagonist for Bigsby.

Shopsy's scene was originally scripted for Leon, however, when the directors were unhappy with the footage and actor Nathan MacNeil was not available for re-shoots, the crew decided to introduce the character of Shopsy and have actor James Rudderham serve as a body double for Leon by walking past Bigsby while wearing the same suit.

Mitch Murrant improvised much of his dialogue for the role.

Appearances
Bigsby (2017)
 * "Bigsby the Fighter"