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Next Goal Wins is a 2023 American sports comedy-drama film directed by Taika Waititi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Iain Morris.
Nov 16, 2023 · Sign in to your Collider account. Image via Searchlight Pictures. Ted Lasso might be over, but Taika Waititi 's new soccer film will be an appropriate follow-up for those who miss the sports...
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- Taika Waititi
- Michael Fassbender as Thomas Rongen
- Uli Latukefu as Nicky Salapu
- Kaimana as Jaiyah
- Beulah Koale as Daru
- Oscar Kightley as Tavita
- Elisabeth Moss as Gail
- Rachel House as Ruth
- David Fane as Ace
- Chris Alosio as Jonah
- Rhys Darby as Rhys Marlin
In Next Goal Wins, Michael Fassbender plays the new coach of the American Samoan soccer team, struggling to push the team to victory. The actor is known for playing the quotable Magneto in the X-Men: First Class franchise. He also portrayed the roles of Brandon in Steve McQueen’s Shame, David in Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, and the titular entreprene...
Nicky Salapu is one of the real-life goalkeepers in the team, whose inefficiency at the game is among the many reasons the team is struggling to find success. Like most of the players, he’s initially hesitant about Rongen’s ability as a coach. The character is played by Australian actor Uli Latukefu, who famously played a young Dwayne Johnson in th...
Jaiyah Saelua is the center-back of the struggling soccer team, who made history by being the first transgender national footballer to play in the FIFA World Cup qualifier (via FIFA.com). She also played an important part in the movie as her great defensive skills helps the team cement their first victory in the competition. In Next Goal Wins’ cast...
Daru (based on real-life soccer player Daru Taumua) is another defender featured in the film, who’s forced to improve when Rongen takes over the squad. He’s portrayed by Beulah Koale, a New Zealand actor most famous for appearing as Junior Reigns in 71 episodes of Hawaii Five-0. Koala also had roles in 2022’s Dual and 2020’s Shadow in the Cloud.
Tavita is the ambitious and funny manager of the American Samoan team, who is involved in Rongen’s introduction to the players. The character is played by Oscar Kightley, a Samoan-born writer and talented actor who’s best known for his involvement in the successful 2006 movie Sione’s Wedding. His credits also include Shortland Street and Duckrocker...
Gail is one of Rongen’s superiors who’s responsible for sending him to American Samoa in exchange for him keeping his job as a soccer coach. She’s played by Emmy award-winning actor, Elisabeth Moss whose best movie roles include Cecilia Kass in the psychological horror, The Invisible Man, and Kitty in Jordan Peele's hit movie Us. She has also accru...
Ruth is another contact that Rongen makes during his stay in American Samoa, pushing him to work harder with the soccer team. The character is portrayed by Maori actor Rachel House, who’s worked with Waititi several times before on projects such as Hunt For The Wilderpeople, Eagle VS Shark, and even Thor: Ragnarok. Her history with Waititi shows th...
Ace is a senior member of the team’s management, who helps Rongen improve the squad and bring some success to the country. He’s played by David Fane, who previously worked with Waititi when playing Eric in Eagle VS Shark. His other acting credits include Bro’Town and The Tattooist. This project is very similar to the kinds of comedies he's worked o...
Jonah is another player on the American Samoan squad, whose conflicted feelings toward the new coach match many of his teammates. The character is played by Chris Alosio, who adopted the roles of Manu Tetanui in Surviving Summer and Joss in Talk To Me. Waititi’s film will be his breakout feature role.
Rhys Marlin is involved in sending Rongen to Samoa with his colleagues, with the character being played by New Zealand actor Rhys Darby (a regular collaborator of Waititi’s). The pair have worked together on projects such as Our Flag Means Death and What We Do In The Shadows, with Darby also having starred in comedies such as Yes Man and The Boat T...
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Dutch coach Thomas Rongen attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial losers into winners.
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Apr 25, 2014 · Next Goal Wins. NEW. Dutch coach Thomas Rongen attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial losers into winners. Fandango at Home. Rent Next...
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