Searchlight Pictures has released the trailer for Taika Waititi’s upcoming sports comedy-drama film Next Goal Wins starring Michael Fassbender in the lead role. The film is based on directors Mike Brett and Steve Jamison’s 2014 documentary of the same name that chronicled the true story of soccer coach Thomas Rongen (Fassbender) as he takes over the American Samoa national soccer team and leads them into becoming champions after suffering the most brutal defeat 31-0 against Australia in the history of FIFA.
The film also stars Elisabeth Moss, Will Arnett, Uli Latukefu, Rhys Darby, Oscar Kightley, David Fane, Lehi Falepapalangi, Semu Filipo, Rachel House, Angus Sampson, Frankie Adams, Beulah Koale, Sisa Grey, Russell Satele, Karim Benz, and Chris Aloso. Kaimana, a fa’afafine non-binary actor, will portray Jaiyah Saelua, the first non-binary player to compete in a men’s FIFA World Cup qualifier.
Next Goal Wins. Based on a true story. My least cynical film in which nothing bad happens to anyone. Imagine that?
In theaters November 17th. #nextgoalwins @searchlightpics @NextGoalFilm #polynesia
BE HAPPY. pic.twitter.com/ochMMuryZk— Taika Waititi (@TaikaWaititi) April 12, 2023
Next Goal Wins hits theatres on November 17, 2023.
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