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.”
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.
“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…