QUEEN OF THE RING - INTERVIEWS WITH EMILY BETT RICKARDS and GAVIN CASALEGNO

Queen of the Ring takes you deep inside the world of Women’s Wrestling and it’s trail-bazing star, Mildred Burke.

In a time when pro wrestling for women was illegal all over the country, a small town single mother embraces the danger to change culture as she dominates America's most masculine sport to become the first million dollar female athlete in history. 

Emily Bett Rickards is absolutely astunding as Maildred. Having never heard of Mildred, Rickards was astounded that this trail blazing female wrestler was not better know and acknowleded in the world. This gripping film recounts the life of Mildred Burke, a formidable wrestler and single mother who not only broke gender barriers but also redefined the sport. Her journey to become the first million-dollar female athlete and the longest-reigning champion unfolds in an era when wrestling faced severe restrictions and was largely outlawed across the nation.

The film explores the intense personal and professional battles that Mildred endured, showcasing her resilience and determination in the face of overwhelming adversity. It paints a compelling portrait of her struggle for legitimacy in a male-dominated field, capturing the spirit of a trailblazer who fought for her dreams and forged a legacy that changed the face of sports forever.

The film also stars Josh Lucas, Tyler Posey, Francesca Eastwood, Walton Goggins, Gavin Casalegno, Cara Buono, Deborah Ann Woll, Marie Avgeropoulos, Martin Kove, Kelli Berglund, Damaris Lewis, Kailey Latimer, Toni Rossall, Adam Demos and WWE Superstar, Trinity Fatu.

The film opens in Vancouver on April 4th and the rest of Canada on April 14th.

I spoke with Emily Bett Rickards and Gavin Casalegno ( The Summer I Turned Prertty) who plays Mildred’s teenage son in the film.