By Film Ink: Landing the plum role of Soula is newcomer and NIDA graduate Jazz Laker. “When I first read the script, I immediately felt drawn to Soula,” the young actress says. “She resonates so deeply within me. She has a very clear dream, and has this sass that just makes you love her. But she has to face so many people telling her that she isn’t capable, she isn’t right, and that she should stick to her lane. That is something a lot of people can empathise with, especially when your dreams seem so big and scary to others. The most magical moments come when you push past everyone who tells you no, and then prove them wrong.”

 

Set in the 1990s in the competitive world of high school cheerleading, Soula defies her father’s dream for her to take over the family souvlaki business and finds herself chosen to lead her team to victory despite being a complete novice and far from the stereotypical cheerleader.

—Jason Stevens