The intense sports drama opens in theaters on May 31.
Bring It Onis likely the first that comes to mind when thinking about cheerleading movies.
And for good reason: It’s a perfect movie.
Devery Jacobs in ‘Backspot’.XYZ Films
She says the training forBackspotwas “the most intensive prep” she’s ever done for a film.
“Whether thats exterior pressure to perform, or self-inflicted, internalized pressure,” they tell EW.
Cheerleading has one of the highest concussion rates of all sports, right after football."
Pushing these athletes to jump higher and split wider isEvan Rachel Woodas steely coach Eileen McNamara.
Wood was always Jacobs and Waterson’s No.
1 choice to play the film’s antagonist, though they never thought they would actually get theWestworldstar.
She can’t wait for cheerleaders to feel that way withBackspot.
“So often this sport is underestimated and not taken seriously.
Backspothandsprings into theaters nationwide on May 31.
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