We are cheerleaders! Bring It On became an instant cinematic classic when it debuted in August 2000, thanks to knockout performances from Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Union and more cast members.
The comedic film followed a group of rival cheerleaders as they competed to win a national championship amid allegations of cheating, blossoming love and plenty of other run-of-the-mill teen drama.
“[I was shooting] in Prague, and I remember not turning it down, exactly, but not being super sure about it,” Dunst, who played Toros captain Torrance Shipman, told Entertainment Weekly in October 2015. “I was like, ‘A cheerleading movie?’ It sounded like it could have been just a cheesy teen movie, but what sealed the deal for me was talking to the director, Peyton Reed, on the phone — he was just so smart.”
The movie wasn’t just another cheesy teen flick. In fact, decades later, it’s still one of the biggest roles both Dunst and Union, who portrayed Clovers’ captain Isis, are recognized for.
“Even when I’m promoting different movies or my TV show, people still want to talk about Bring It On,” Union told EW. “When I run into Katie Couric, it’s the first thing she talks about.”
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