‘Queen of the Ring’ Trailer: Emily Bett Rickards Becomes Legendary Wrestler Mildred Burke (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comKatcy Stephan A new trailer for “Queen of the Ring,” from writer-director Ash Avildsen, gives a first look at “Arrow” star Emily Bett Rickards as legendary professional wrestler Mildred Burke.
The true-life tale follows Burke as she defies incredible odds to become the first million-dollar female athlete and longest reigning champion at a time when wrestling was banned across most of America.
Despite her success throughout the ’40s and ’50s, Burke’s journey is marked by personal struggles, including raising her son on the road, the tragic death of her wrestling protégé in the ring and a tumultuous relationship with her manager and ex-husband, Billy Wolfe (Lucas).
The film is based on Pulitzer-prize winning author Jeff Leen’s book “The Queen of the Ring: Sex, Muscles, Diamonds, and the Making of an American Legend.” Josh Lucas (“Sweet Home Alabama”), Walton Goggins (“The Hateful Eight”), Gavin Casalegno (“The Summer I Turned Pretty”), Tyler Posey (“Teen Wolf”), Francesca Eastwood (“Juror No.
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