James trained for six months to play a boxer / fighter in ` ` Here Comes the Boom '' James co - wrote and co - produced the action film , which hits theaters on Thursday . Since ` ` The King of Queens , '' James has made family - friendly films .
James trained for 14 months to play a teacher/fighter in `` Here Comes the Boom '' James co-wrote and co-produced the action comedy , which hits theaters on Friday . Since `` The King of Queens , '' James has headlined family-friendly films .