Pictured: Emily Bader (left) and Zoey Deutch (right)
it’s netflix making a movie Inspired by the iconic 1999 USWNT team that won the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Titled The 99’ers, it will be directed by Nicole Cassel and star Emily Bader and Zoey Deutch. The film is in pre-production and is scheduled to begin filming in March 2026. Here’s everything we know so far.
The 99’ers is an upcoming Netflix Original sports drama directed by Nicole Cassel and based on the book by Jere Longman and the real-life events of the USWNT’s run at the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The screenplay is written by Katie Lovejoy and Dana Stevens.
The film is produced by Liza Chasin for 3Dot Productions with Ryan Reynolds, Hayley Stull and Ross Greenberg. The executive producers of the project have been confirmed as Margaret Chernin, Marla Messing, Jill Mazursky, and Christa Smith.
3Dot Productions has entered into a creative partnership with Netflix, producing life list Starring Sofia Carson. The studio is also producing an upcoming Netflix film Evelyn Hugo’s seven husbands.
what is the plot of 99ers?
The film will follow the journey of the US women’s national soccer team as they faced tournament favorites China in scorching heat. 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup. In front of a stadium packed with 93,000 fans, the USMNT took on the Chinese women in a dramatic penalty shootout that enthralled millions of fans around the world, inspired the next generation of young stars and forever changed the landscape of the women’s game.
Image: The famous 99’ers lifting the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy after defeating China in the final.
What is special about the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
After China won the inaugural FIFA Women’s World Cup in 1991 and hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup, soccer saw an explosive growth in popularity in the United States. While the men’s side of the game lagged behind their European counterparts and other CONCACAF members, the women had arguably seen the greatest growth.
Image: A packed Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey for the opening match of the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
At the 1995 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the defending and inaugural champions failed to defend their championship after a 1–0 defeat to eventual champions Norway. Four years later, the USWNT got a chance to defend themselves in front of a huge American crowd on home soil. In front of a crowd of over 50,000, the USWNT put on a show, destroying the competition in the group stages, putting Nigeria, North Korea and Denmark to the sword. The USWNT faced a formidable Germany team in the knockout stages, losing 3–2 in a five-goal thriller. In the semi-finals, an impressive 2–0 victory against football-mad nation Brazil ensured a second World Cup final.
In front of a packed Rose Bowl in Pasadena, more than 90,000 fans watched the USWNT face their toughest opponent to date, China. The California heat caused tensions to rise further as a dramatic penalty shootout took place between the two teams. A perfect penalty shootout from the USWNT would see them defeat the Chinese 5-4 brandi chastain scoring The winning penalty sent his teammates and the crowd into rapture.
Image: One of the most iconic images in women’s soccer is USWNT star Brandi Chastain celebrating the World Cup-winning penalty in the 1999 final.
Acclaimed as one of the greatest moments for women’s sports in American history, it was also a historic moment for women’s sports as the US became the first team to win two Women’s World Cups. While it would take another 16 years for their third World Cup, the USWNT remained one of the fiercest competitors, finishing third in 2003 and 2007, and another dramatic penalty shootout in the 2011 finals saw them finish as runners-up, losing 3–1 on penalties to Japan. However, they would dominate the Olympics, winning gold medals back to back Between 2004 and 2012.
Image: USWNT gold medal-winning team of the 2012 Olympic Games
Arguably, the growth of women’s sports in the United States had an impact on the entire world. In the decades that followed, the game has grown significantly in popularity, with presence throughout Europe. Dramatic increase in viewership For international championships and domestic league.
Who are the actors? 99ers?
As of now, the only confirmed cast members are Emily Bader and Zoey Deutch.
Emily Bader Was First cast member confirmed And will play the role of Mia Hamm. The actress recently found success in Netflix’s romantic comedy People we meet on holidays. He also acted in shows like my lady jane, CharmedAnd henry danger. As far as films are concerned, he has acted in fresh kills And Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin.
Pictured: Emily Bader (left) plays Mia Hamm (right) in People We Meet on Vacation
zoey dutch She will play Marla Messing, the American women’s soccer executive who oversaw the 1999 World Cup success. The actress recently starred in Richard Linklater’s Netflix film, Nouvelle Vague. He has acted in films like disaster artist, Politician, threesomeAnd Zombieland: Double Tap.
Image: Zoey Deutch (left) will play Marla Messing (right) in Nouvelle Vague
What is the production status of The 99’ers?
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According to Production Weekly issue 1487, filming for The 99ers will begin on March 30, 2026. Its shooting is scheduled for 2 months, which will end on May 29, 2026.
when will it happen 99ers Will it be released on Netflix?
With filming taking place between March and May 2026, it’s unlikely we’ll be able to see The 99’ers on Netflix before the end of the year.
There is a high probability that the film will be released on time 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
For now, we are waiting for further updates from Netflix.
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