Ed Helms to star in hockey dramedy Smudge the Blades

The Hangover actor Ed Helms has joined one of the most awaited sports features, Smudge the Blades, by writer-director Cody Lightning.

Helms will be joined by Reservation Dogs actor Paulina Alexis and Rutherford Falls actor Jana Schmieding.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film has entered production in Canada's Edmonton. The film revolves around the story of the Treaty 6 Blades, an under-18 Indigenous hockey team from northern Alberta. The players are in their final year of eligibility and trying to make the most of it in a tough, often violent, local hockey league.

The film also stars Treycen Wuttunnee, Isaiah Kakepetum, Elijah James Lee Moar, River Rayne Thomas, Ezekiel James Mekanek, and Tyler Halcrow, who are cast as the teammates in the hockey team.

The film is co-written by Samuel Miller and produced by Miller, Joshua Jackson, Kyle Thomas, Sara Corry, Hayley Morin, and Dylan Morin. Ed Helms is also one of the executive producers.

Inputs from ANI