The NHL’s Los Angeles Kings will appear in “Youngblood,” the upcoming adaptation of the 1986 hockey drama film of the same name. Shooting at the Crypto.com area, home of the Kings, will begin in October.
According to an official logline, “Youngblood” follows promising young hockey star Dean Youngblood, who “was raised by his father, Blane, on a diet of toughness and hockey. When Dean is invited to join the Hamilton Mustangs, he travels to Canada from Detroit where his skill commands respect and his arrogance earns him fast enemies.”
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Cast members include Ashton James (“Boxcutter”) as Dean Youngblood, Blair Underwood (“Longlegs”) as his father, Blane Youngblood, and Shawn Doyle (“The Expanse”) as Coach Chadwick.
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“We’re incredibly grateful to Luc Robitaille and the Los Angeles Kings for contributing to this timely adaptation of the original film,” said producer Anthony Leo. “Beyond hockey excellence, the Kings’ core values of inclusivity and equity align perfectly with the themes we’ve chosen to put front and centre with ‘Youngblood.’”
“’Youngblood’ was more than just a film to me and my friends growing up, it was an obsession,” added Los Angeles Kings president Luc Robitaille. “It’s a film that continues to come up in conversations with hockey players and fans decades later. This new version updates the film in exciting ways for today’s audiences. We’re thrilled for our organization to be featured on-screen, and the opportunity to share our passion for the sport.”
Hubert Davis serves as director. “Youngblood” is produced by Aircraft Pictures in association with Dolphin Entertainment and Canadian theatrical distributor Photon Films & Media.
