Exclusive: Uppercut cast interviews with Jordan E. Cooper, Joanna Cassidy and director Torsten Ruether
Currently out on is the boxing drama Uppercut, directed by Torsten Ruethe. The cast is led by Golden Globe winner Ving Rhames as Elliott, Golden Globe winner Joanna Cassidy as Rita, and Emmy nominee Jordan E. Cooper as Payne, and Luiii, German actress and former professional pole vaulter, as Toni.
Set in New York City, Uppercut begins in 2014 as Toni (Luiii), a determined fighter, seeks out Elliott (Ving Rhames), a former boxer turned gym owner in gritty Bushwick. Though Elliott first dismisses the idea of training her, an unexpected bond blossoms between them, breaking through the boundaries of boxing and exploring the complexities of respect, love, family, and personal convictions. It culminates in a final showdown that alters Toni’s destiny profoundly.
Years later, Toni, now a pioneering female boxing manager, guides Payne (Jordan E. Cooper) to his first championship fight, drawing upon Elliott’s wisdom. On this very night, Toni might not only lose a fight, but also herself, as at home, her young daughter’s health is at stake. As two worlds collide, two fighters unite.
Blackfilmandtv.com's Wilson Morales talks to cast members Jordan E. Cooper, Joanna Cassidy and director Torsten Ruether on the boxing drama Uppercut.
