Youngblood (2025 film)
| Youngblood | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Hubert Davis |
| Written by | Charles Officer Josh Epstein Kyle Rideout Seneca Aaron |
| Based on | Youngblood by Peter Markle and John Whitman |
| Produced by | Anthony Leo Andrew Rosen |
| Starring | Ashton James Blair Underwood |
| Cinematography | Stuart James Cameron |
| Edited by | Matt Lyon |
Production companies | Aircraft Pictures Dolphin Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Photon Films |
Release date |
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| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Youngblood is a Canadian sports drama film, directed by Hubert Davis and slated for release in 2025.[1] A contemporary remake of the 1986 film Youngblood in a Canadian context, the film stars Ashton James as Dean Youngblood, a Black Canadian junior hockey player in Hamilton, Ontario, who dreams of getting drafted into the National Hockey League.
The cast also includes Blair Underwood as Dean's father, as well as Shawn Doyle, Alexandra McDonald, Oluniké Adeliyi, Henri Richer-Picard, Emidio Lopes, Donald MacLean Jr., Tamara Podemski, Joris Jarsky, Matt Wells, Keris Hope Hill, Jonathan Valvano, Ty Neckar, Dylan Hawco and Evan Buliung in supporting roles.
Production
Production on the film was first announced in 2022, with Charles Officer slated to write and direct it.[2] Although the screenplay was completed with co-writers Josh Epstein, Kyle Rideout and Seneca Aaron, the film had not yet gone into production by the time of Officer's death in 2023, and Davis took over helming the film.[3]
It was shot in winter 2025 in Hamilton and Barrie.[4] A key scene in the film was shot at Barrie's Sadlon Arena during the intermission in a real Barrie Colts game.[5]
Release
The film is slated to premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.[6]
References
- ^ Pat Mullen, "TIFF Centrepiece Line-up Includes Charles Officer’s Final Film Youngblood". That Shelf, August 5, 2025.
- ^ Carson Burton, "‘Youngblood’ Feature Reboot in the Works With Charles Officer Directing for Aircraft Pictures and Dolphin Entertainment". Variety, September 7, 2022.
- ^ Jennie Punter, "How Director Hubert Davis’ ‘The Well’ and ‘Youngblood,’ Now in Post, Put a Spin on Genre Conventions". Variety, July 21, 2025.
- ^ Anthony D'Alessandro, "‘Youngblood’ Feature Reboot Is Happening With Aircraft Pictures & Dolphin Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood, February 7, 2025.
- ^ Nikki Cole, "Barrie Colts fans help bring 'very authentic' vibe to Youngblood remake". Barrie Today, February 15, 2025.
- ^ Anthony D'Alessandro, "TIFF Centrepiece Section Counts 55 Titles Including Pics Starring Shailene Woodley, Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Samara Weaving, Stephen Graham & More". Deadline Hollywood, August 5, 2025.
External links
- Youngblood at IMDb