- “Be happy.”
- ―Tagline
Next Goal Wins is a 2023 American sports comedy-drama film directed by Taika Waititi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Iain Morris. The film is based on the 2014 documentary of the same name by Mike Brett and Steve Jamison, about Dutch-American coach Thomas Rongen's efforts to lead the American Samoa national football team, considered the weakest football team in the world, to qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. It was released on November 17, 2023.
Synopsis[]
Dutch-American football coach Thomas Rongen is tasked with turning the American Samoa national team, considered one of the weakest football teams in the world, into an elite squad.
Cast[]
- Michael Fassbender as Thomas Rongen
- Oscar Kightley as Tavita
- Kaimana as Jaiyah Saelua
- David Fane as Ace
- Rachel House as Ruth
- Beulah Koale as Daru Taumua
- Will Arnett as Alex Magnussen
- Elisabeth Moss as Gail
- Uli Latukefu as Nicky Salapu
- Chris Alosio as Jonah
- Lehi Makisi Falepapalangi as Pisa
- Semu Filipo as Rambo
- Ioane Goodhue as Smiley
- Rhys Darby as Rhys Marlin
- Angus Sampson as Angus Bendleton
- Luke Hemsworth as Keith
- Kaitlyn Dever as Nicole
- Hio Pelesasa as Samson
- David Tu'itupou as Tall David
- Levy Tuiala as Chief Sila
- Loretta Ables Sayre as Rambo's mother
- Frankie Adams as Frangipani
- Taika Waititi as an American Samoan priest
Production[]
It was announced in August 2019 that Searchlight Pictures had set up an initially unspecified project that would see Taika Waititi write and direct prior to his obligations to Thor: Love and Thunder. It was later revealed as being a feature film adaptation of the documentary Next Goal Wins. Waititi, Garrett Basch and Jonathan Cavendish serve as producers, with Andy Serkis, Will Tennant and Kathryn Dean as executive producers.[1]
Filming began on November 14, 2019, in Honolulu, Hawaii, and wrapped in January 2020.[2][3]
Release[]
The film is currently scheduled to be released on November 17, 2023.[4] In September 2022, the film was officially given a release date of April 21, 2023,[5] before being delayed to September 22, 2023,[6] and then to its current date.[4]
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References[]
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (August 7, 2019). "Taika Waititi Sets New Project With Fox Searchlight Before ‘Thor 4’ (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ↑ Galuppo, Mia (November 14, 2019). "Taika Waititi Soccer Drama ‘Next Goal Wins’ Rounds Out Cast". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Sherlock, Ben (September 12, 2020). "Next Goal Wins: 10 Things To Know About Taika Waititi's Next Movie". Screen Rant.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 McClintock, Pamela (April 12, 2023). "Taika Waititi's 'Next Goal Wins' Kicks Box Office Release to November 2023". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 15, 2022). "Disney Release Dates Coming Out Of D23: ‘Snow White’ Set For Spring 2024, ‘Rogue Squadron’ Scrubbed From Schedule & More". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 21, 2022). "Taika Waititi's 'Next Goal Wins' Heads To Early Fall". Deadline.
