Deborah Ann Woll & Additional Cast Named As Queen Of The Ring Begins Filming In KY

Shooting on the upcoming independent feature Queen of the Ring: Based on the True Story of Mildred “Millie Burke” is scheduled to begin next week in Louisville, KY, starring Emily Bett Rickards as Burke. A production-provided synopsis of the film states:

“The true story of the tough, gutsy Mildred Burke, the first world famous female pro wrestler and million dollar athlete, who becomes a champion of a growing entertainment franchise in the 1930s-1950s. Married to business partner BILLY WOLFE, the brilliant but vicious entrepreneur who pioneered women wrestlers, Mildred endured his infidelity and physical abuse despite the rise of her own power until she couldn’t take it any more. With courage, panache and a loyal following, Mildred challenged the all-male hierarchy of the wrestling world as she became the first woman to headline over men.”

As previously reported, several WWE talent were cast in the biopic based on Burke’s life, and PWInsider has recently provided additional information regarding roles cast for the production that you can see below:

– Deborah Ann Woll is cast to play Gladys “Kill em” Gillem.

– Francesca Eastwood will portray Mae Young.

– Josh Lucas has been selected to play promoter Billy Wolfe.

– Marie Avgeropoulos will be portraying Leona “Babe” Gordon.

– Kelli Berglund will be playing “Alabama Bombshell” Nell Stewart.

– Martin Kove has been cast as Al Haft.

– Walton Goggins has been chosen to portray promoter Jack Pfefer.