Exclusive: Take an Exclusive Peek at Michael Fassbender's Stunning New Home in Next Goal Wins Clip

Summary

Next Goal Wins is a sports dramedy based on a documentary, following a soccer coach who must transform one of the worst teams in the world into a top-tier squad.

In the exclusive clip, viewers witness the coach, portrayed by Michael Fassbender, grappling with his unfamiliar living situation in American Samoa, particularly a cramped and inconvenient bathroom.

Following a lukewarm reception and underwhelming box office performance of Thor: Love and Thunder, Taika Waititi's venture back into independent filmmaking with Next Goal Wins is anticipated to highlight his distinctive sense of humor and narrative focus on well-developed characters, reminiscent of his previous successes with films such as What We Do in the Shadows and Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

Check out this exclusive clip from Next Goal Wins, a sports dramedy co-written and directed by Oscar winner Taika Waititi. The film tells the story of Dutch American soccer coach Thomas Rongen, who must adapt to his new home when he becomes the coach of the American Samoa national team to save his job. Rongen faces the challenge of transforming one of the worst teams in the world into a top-notch squad. Starring Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightley, Kaimana, David Fane, Rachel House, Beulah Koale, Will Arnett, and Elisabeth Moss, Next Goal Wins promises to be an exciting and uplifting movie. Get a sneak peek with this exclusive clip, available only on our website.

The above-featured video showcases Fassbender's Rongen as he embarks on a house tour conducted by Tavita played by Oscar Kightley. To Rongen's disappointment, the living arrangements are not up to his accustomed standards. The bathroom poses accessibility challenges given the limited space, and his newly acquired vehicle happens to be almost two decades old.

How Next Goal Wins Can Be A Return To Form For Waititi

Waititi gained recognition in the indie genre, but it wasn't until his involvement in Thor: Ragnarok, where he directed and co-starred, that he became a well-known figure. This opportunity arose through his friendship with Chris Hemsworth, who recommended him for the job. The film's success catapulted Waititi's career, leading to his acclaimed work in Jojo Rabbit, which he wrote, directed, and starred in, and his co-writing and directing of Thor: Love and Thunder.

However, unlike his initial venture into the superhero franchise, the fourth Thor installment received a mixed response from both critics and audiences. The general consensus was that the script and tone lacked consistency and felt rushed compared to its predecessor. These mixed reviews, combined with superhero fatigue among viewers, resulted in a lower box office performance, earning just over $760 million worldwide. While this figure is solid when compared to other films such as Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, it pales in comparison to Ragnarok's impressive $865 million revenue, considering the higher production budget of $250 million.

Similar to his departure from mainstream filmmaking with Jojo Rabbit, Next Goal Wins appears to be a potential return to form for Waititi as he revisits his independent film roots. Showcasing the same light-hearted storytelling found in his critically acclaimed works such as What We Do in the Shadows and Hunt for the Wilderpeeple, and with a plot firmly rooted in reality, this sports dramedy promises to be the perfect fusion of the filmmaker's charming sense of humor and character-driven narratives that initially garnered him widespread praise.