To fight or to flirt? How about both?
That's the mood in this steamy exchange between Cheryl Stewart (Wanda Sykes) and Mariana (Roselyn Sánchez), as seen in this new clip from the film Undercard, premiering exclusively with Out.
In Undercard, directed by Tamika Miller, Sykes portrays a former boxing champion, who seeks to restore her relationship with her estranged son Keith (Bentley Greene) by becoming his trainer. Along the way, Cheryl meets Mariana, which becomes "a refreshingly tender relationship that she can lean on," according to an email from a rep.
In this scene, Mariana is seen giving a tattoo to Cheryl, as she reveals herself to be a fan of the former athlete. Cheryl is clearly interested — "I'll call you," she tells her with a smile.
"When Cheryl 'No Mercy' Stewart, a two-time former boxing champion and recovering alcoholic, reaches out to the 21-year-old son she abandoned, she is met with deep-seated resentment," the synopsis reads. "Keith Stewart, a naturally gifted fighter, relies on raw talent—but without discipline or focus, he can’t reach the top. After a devastating loss caused by his gambling-addicted trainer, Keith’s career loses direction and his confidence takes a hit. Cheryl sees a chance not only to save her son’s career, but to reclaim the family she lost. With everything on the line, mother and son enter an uneasy partnership, balancing ambition, forgiveness, and the price of a second chance."
Watch the sparks fly in the clip from Undercard ahead. And catch the film in theaters February 27.
