The 99'ers

The 99'ers
Directed byNicole Kassell
Screenplay by
  • Katie Lovejoy
  • Dana Stevens
  • Peter Hedges
Based on
The Girls of Summer: The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team and How It Changed the World
by Jeré Longman
Produced by
  • Liza Chasin
  • Hayley Stool
  • Ross Greenburg
Starring
CinematographyJohn Guleserian
Production
company
  • 3Dot Productions
Distributed byNetflix
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The 99'ers is an upcoming American biographical sports drama film following the United States women's national soccer team during the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Cast

Production

In April 2025, it was announced that Nicole Kassell would direct The 99'ers from a script by Katie Lovejoy, Dana Stevens, and Peter Hedges; Netflix was set to distribute.[1]

In January 2026, Emily Bader and Zoey Deutch signed on to star.[2][3][4] In February 2026, Emilia Jones and Alessandro Nivola joined the cast.[5] In March 2026, Julia McDermott, Shaunette Renee Wilson, Perry Mattfeld, Annabel O'Hagan, Lizzy Greene, and Isabelle Fuhrman rounded out the cast.[6]

Principal photography began on April 9, 2026 in New Jersey, with John Guleserian as the cinematographer.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Grobar, Matt (April 28, 2025). "Netflix Developing Drama 'The 99'ers' On 1999 U.S. Women's National Soccer Team; 'Watchmen's Nicole Kassell To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  2. ↑ Grobar, Matt (January 14, 2026). "Emily Bader To Play Retired Soccer Star Mia Hamm In Netflix Pic 'The 99'ers' From 'Sirens' & 'Watchmen' Helmer Nicole Kassell". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  3. ↑ Fuster, Jeremy (January 14, 2026). "'People We Meet on Vacation' Star Emily Bader to Play Mia Hamm in Netflix Sports Biopic 'The 99'ers'". The Wrap. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  4. ↑ Grobar, Matt (January 27, 2026). "Zoey Deutch To Lead U.S. Women's Soccer Drama 'The 99'ers' For Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  5. ↑ Grobar, Matt (February 19, 2026). "Emilia Jones & Alessandro Nivola Join Netflix's U.S. Women's Soccer Drama 'The 99'ers'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  6. ↑ Grobar, Matt (March 3, 2026). "Netflix's 'The 99'ers' Adds Six To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  7. ↑ Robinson, Jacob (April 9, 2026). "'The 99'ers' Netflix Sports Drama: Filming Underway & What We Know So Far". What's on Netflix. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
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