Next Goal Wins (upcoming film)

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Next Goal Wins
Directed byTaika Waititi
Screenplay by
Based on
Next Goal Wins
by
  • Mike Brett
  • Steve Jamison
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyLachlan Milne
Edited by
Production
company
Distributed bySearchlight Pictures
Countries
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Next Goal Wins is an upcoming 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.

Michael Fassbender will star as Rongen, alongside Elisabeth Moss, Kaimana, Beulah Koale, Rachel House, Uli Latukefu, Rhys Darby and Will Arnett, who replaced Armie Hammer in reshoots. Filming began in Honolulu in November 2019. The film will be released by Searchlight Pictures.

Premise[]

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[]

Production[]

It was announced in August 2019 that Fox 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.[1] It was later revealed as being a feature film adaptation of the documentary Next Goal Wins.[2] Waititi, Garrett Basch and Jonathan Cavendish serve as producers, with Andy Serkis, Will Tennant and Kathryn Dean as executive producers.[3]

In September, Michael Fassbender entered final negotiations to star in the film.[4] He would be confirmed the next month, alongside Elisabeth Moss entering negotiations to join.[5] In November 2019, it was announced Kaimana, Oscar Kightley, David Fane, Beulah Koale, Lehi Falepapalangi, Semu Filipo, Uli Latukefu, Rachel House, Rhys Darby, Angus Sampson, Chris Alosio and Sisa Grey had joined the cast of the film, with Moss being confirmed.[6][7][8] In December 2019, Armie Hammer joined the cast of the film.[9]

Principal photography began in November 2019 in Honolulu, Hawaii,[7][3][10] and wrapped by January 2020.[11] In December 2021, it was announced that Hammer was replaced by Will Arnett in reshoots, in part due to abuse allegations made against Hammer in January 2021. The part, intially meant as a cameo, was expanded upon when Arnett joined.[12]

References[]

  1. ^ Kroll, Justin (August 7, 2019). "Taika Waititi Sets New Project With Fox Searchlight Before 'Thor 4' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
  2. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 7, 2019). "Taika Waititi's Fox Searchlight Project Will Be 'Next Goal Wins', Details Revealed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
  3. ^ a b Galuppo, Mia (November 14, 2019). "Taika Waititi Soccer Drama 'Next Goal Wins' Rounds Out Cast". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
  4. ^ Galuppo, Mia (September 13, 2019). "Michael Fassbender in Talks for Taika Waititi Soccer Movie 'Next Goal Wins' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  5. ^ Galuppo, Mia; Kit, Borys (October 10, 2019). "Elisabeth Moss in Talks for Taika Waititi Movie 'Next Goal Wins' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
  6. ^ Malkin, Marc (November 14, 2019). "Taika Waititi Casts Fa'afafine to Play Non-Binary Soccer Player in 'Next Goal Wins' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  7. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 14, 2019). "Taika Waititi Fox Searchlight Pic 'Next Goal Wins' Rounds Out Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  8. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 25, 2019). "Taika Waititi's 'Next Goal Wins' Adds Rhys Darby, Angus Sampson & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  9. ^ Reel News Hawaii [@reelnewshawaii] (December 4, 2019). "Welp, looks like Armie Hammer is also in Taika Waititi's 'Next Goal Wins'...... and yes the sunrise was that amazing this morning. #nofilter" (Tweet). Retrieved December 4, 2019 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ Waititi, Taika (October 31, 2019). "Happy Halloween I'm in this nightmare hellscape of my own creation and it's called "still finishing a script three days before principal photography" I hope you enjoy your dumb parties you will be forgotten whereas I will be immortalised in a book about kiwi film makers active between 2005 and 2020. Insert pumpkin emoji". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  11. ^ Sherlock, Ben (September 12, 2020). "Next Goal Wins: 10 Things To Know About Taika Waititi's Next Movie". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  12. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 31, 2021). "Will Arnett Subbing For Armie Hammer In Taika Waititi's Soccer Movie 'Next Goal Wins'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 31 December 2021.

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