Backspot

Backspot is an upcoming film directed by D.W. Waterson in their feature length directorial debut. It is executive produced by Elliot Page via Page Boy Productions, and stars Kudakwashe Rutendo, Evan Rachel Wood, and Devery Jacobs, who also acts as producer, along with Waterston, through their Night is Y production company.

Backspot
Directed byD.W. Waterson
Screenplay byJoanne Sarazen
Produced by
Starring
Production
companies
  • Page Boy Productions
  • Night is Y
  • Prospero Pictures
Countries
  • Canada
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

Two cheerleaders, Riley (Jacobs) and Amanda (Rutendo). Both are impressive members of their mid-level cheerleading squad until a professional coach (Wood) gives them a chance to with elite cheer squad The Thunderhawks.[1]

Cast

Production

The project is produced Page Boy Productions, Night is Y and Prospero Pictures. It was written by Joanne Sarazen, based on a story by Waterson. Elliot Page, Matthew Jordan Smith, John Davidson, and Katisha Shaw executive produce, with Alona Metzer, Waterson, Devery Jacobs and Martin Katz as producers.[2] In cheerleading a backspotter acts as a support to the flyer during cheerleading stunts which is referenced in the title of the project.[3]

Casting

As well as producing the movie, Devery Jacobs was announced as one of the lead cast in October 2022.[4] Newcomer Kudakwashe Rutendo was announced as part of the cast in February 2023.[5] Evan Rachel Wood was revealed to have joined the production in March 2023.[6]

Filming

Principal photography began in Toronto in February 2023.[7] It was reported by Collider that filming had wrapped in March 2023.[8]

References
  1. Tai, Anita (October 13, 2022). "Elliot Page Joins LGBTQ Cheerleading Drama 'Backspot' As Executive Producer". EtCanada. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  2. Vlessing, Etan (October 13, 2022). "Elliot Page to Executive Produce 'Backspot' Cheerleading Drama (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter.
  3. "Elliot Page to executive produce LGBTQ2S+ cheerleading drama 'Backspot'". ctvnews. October 14, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  4. "Devery Jacobs to Star in Queer Cheerleading Drama Produced by Elliot Page". mxdwn.com. October 14, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  5. Rude, Mey (February 16, 2023). "Elliot Page's Queer Cheerleading Film Has Started Filming". Out.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  6. Ramachandran, Naman (March 20, 2023). "Evan Rachel Wood Joins Cast of 'Backspot,' Executive Produced by Elliot Page (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  7. Dowling, Amber (February 15, 2023). "Elliot Page's Queer Cheer Drama 'Backspot' Starts Shooting in Canada (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  8. Devore, Britta (March 20, 2023). "Evan Rachel Wood to Star in Queer Cheerleading Film 'Backspot'". Collider. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
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