Next Goal Wins 2023 Cast

Next Goal Wins is a forthcoming American biographical sports comedy-drama. Starring Michael Fassbender in the lead, the film is directed by Taika Waititi, who also has co-written the screenplay of the film with Iain Morris. The film has opened to mixed reviews and is now all set to release on November 17, 2023.

As per Searchlight Pictures, the official synopsis of the film reads, “NEXT GOAL WINS follows the infamously terrible American Samoa soccer team, known for a brutal 2001 FIFA match they lost 31-0. With the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) hoping he will turn the world’s worst soccer team around in this humorous and heartfelt underdog story.”

Who is in the cast of Next Goal Wins?

The main cast list of Next Goal Wins is as follows:

Michael Fassbender as Thomas Rongen

Irish actor Michael Fassbender is all set to portray the role of coach Thomas Rongen in the upcoming film Next Goal Wins. He is known for working in movies such as 300, Hex, Fish Tank, Inglorious Bastards, Jane Eyre, Prometheus, the X-Men film series, and many more. To add to his success, he has won numerous awards and has also been nominated for two Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.

Oscar Kightley as Tavita

Oscar Kightley is all set to play the role of Tavita in Taika Waititi’s film Next Goal Wins. Kightley is a 54-year-old Samoan-New Zealander actor, television presenter, writer, journalist, director, and comedian. He is also well-known for co-writing and acting in the successful 2006 film Sione's Wedding.

Luke Hemsworth as Keith

Liam Hemsworth and Chris Hemsworth’s brother Luke Hemsworth is all set to play the role of Keith in Next Goal Wins. The Australian actor is well-known for playing the role of Nathan Tyson in the TV series Neighbours.

David Fane as Ace

New Zealand actor David Rodney Fane will be seen as Ace in the film. The Samoan-descent actor is known for working in movies and TV shows such as Sione's Wedding, The Legend of Johnny Lingo, Eagle vs Shark, Outrageous Fortune, Wellington Paranormal, Our Flag Means Death, and many more.

Rachel House as Ruth

Rachel Jessica Te Ao Maarama House is a New Zealand actress who will be playing the role of Ruth in Taika Waititi’s Next Goal Wins. This isn’t the first time she has worked with the director. For the unversed, Rachel House is also featured in the Waititi’s film Jojo Rabbit. To add to this, she has also starred in Thor: Ragnarok.

Beulah Koale as Daru Taumua

Beulah Koale is yet another New Zealand actor who will be seen starring in the film. Koale is best known for portraying Officer Junior Reigns in the CBS reboot series Hawaii Five-0. In Next Goal Wins, Koale will be playing Daru Taumua.

Where was Next Goal Wins first released?

The upcoming 2023 film was first premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. The movie received various positive reviews and an average rating of 5.6/10. As per Variety, Taika Waititi, the director of the film said that he had to “had to twist the truth," while adapting the story for the big screens. He also told the audience at the Toronto Film Festival to watch the documentary if they needed to know the real story.

Adding more about the film, Taika Waititi said that Next Goal Wins was all about finding a family. He said, "Sometimes it doesn't need to be related by blood, find your tribe.” The film was originally slated to be released on April 21, 2023, but then the release date had to be postponed to September 22, 2023, and now finally the film will be released on November 17, 2023 by Searchlight Pictures.