The UB Interview + Preview: Director + Cast Talk ‘YOUNGBLOOD’

The sports drama “YOUNGBLOOD” from Academy Award nominee Hubert Davis, is the reimagining of the beloved hockey classic.

This year marks, the 40th Anniversary of the original release.

In theaters Tomorrow March 6th via Well Go USA Entertainment.
Digital Streaming on March 24th.

Starring Ashton James and Blair Underwood.

The film follows hockey prodigy Dean Youngblood, who leaves Detroit to pursue his professional dreams with the Hamilton Mustangs in Canada.

Raised on discipline and toughness by his father, Dean enters the league with undeniable talent — and an arrogance that quickly puts him at odds with teammates and rivals alike.

As he confronts toxic behavior both on and off the ice, Dean must decide what kind of man and player he wants to become.

The cast includes Ashton James in the title role of Dean Youngblood, Blair Underwood as his father Blane Youngblood, Shawn Doyle as Coach Chadwick, Alexandra McDonald as Jessie Chadwick, Henri Picard as Denis Sutton, Donald MacLean Jr. as Carl Racki, Olunike Adeliyi as Ruby Youngblood, Emidio Lopes as Kelly Youngblood and Tamara Podemski as Ms. McGill.

“YOUNGBLOOD” made its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received a rapturous response from audiences – particularly the festival’s passionate hockey community – and earned strong critical acclaim.

Produced by Aircraft Pictures in association with Dolphin Entertainment and Canadian distributor Photon Films and Media. Well Go USA Entertainment in the U.S. and Photon Films and Media in Canada.

Aries from UB spoke to director Hubert Davis, star Ashton James and co-star Henri Richer-Picard about the new “YOUNGBLOOD” remake.

Hubert shares why he wanted to help bring this remake to screen, while Ashton shares why portraying the role was important to him.

Henri tells UB about his character and dishes on working with the cast.

Ashton shares more of the story of “YOUNGBLOOD,” while Hubert talks about the direction he took for the film.

Plus they all tell us why everybody should check out “YOUNGBLOOD!”