Elliot Web page Joins LGBTQ Cheerleading Drama ‘Backspot’ As Govt Producer

Elliot Web page has his subsequent mission lined up.

The actor is about to govt produce “Backspot”, a cheerleading drama directed by D.W. Waterson.

The indie movie is a joint manufacturing between Web page’s Web page Boy Productions and Devery Jacobs’ Evening is Y banner, marking the debut movie for Web page’s studio.

Evening is Y was launched with D.W. Waterson as an LGBTQ+ and Indigenous-owned manufacturing firm in Toronto.

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Jacobs stars within the movie as Riley, a cheerleader in a aggressive squad, as she navigates the world of aggressive cheer alongside her teammate Amanda whereas romance blossoms between the 2. Tensions rise as their identities as LGBTQ+ cheerleaders within the highlight creates friction towards their coach’s outdated views.

“Now we have been engaged on ‘Backspot’ for the previous 5 years, and we’re so thrilled to have the ability to lastly carry it to life,” stated Jacobs and Waterson in a press release to The Hollywood Reporter. “As queer creators, and a former aggressive gymnast, we’re captivated with telling tales from our communities and are so excited to share this movie, highlighting fearless queer athletes.”

Web page and fellow govt producer Matt Jordan Smith added, “Our firm’s mission is to inform elevated, intersectional tales that discover themes like generational queerness and psychological well being, and this movie does that and a lot extra. We couldn’t be extra excited for D.W.’s masterful ability as a director, in tandem with the star expertise of Devery Jacobs, to carry this story to life on display.”

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Joanne Sarazen wrote the script for the movie primarily based partially on a narrative by Waterson.

The identify for the movie comes from the place of “backspotter” in cheer, who lifts and throws a flyer or high lady throughout stunts.