Netflix's 'The 99'ers' Casts Six New Characters
Netflix's highly anticipated drama series, 'The 99'ers', has added six new characters to its cast, bringing the total to an impressive 15. The series is based on the true story of the 1999 U.S. Women's Soccer Team, which made history by winning the World Cup in a thrilling penalty shootout against China. The new cast members are: Julia McDermott (Women of the Movement), Shaunette Renée Wilson (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), Perry Mattfeld (Chad Powers), Annabel O'Hagan (Fallout), Lizzy Greene (Ransom Canyon), and Isabelle Fuhrman (Orphan).
McDermott will play the iconic defender Brandi Chastain, while Wilson takes on the role of goalkeeper Briana Scurry. Mattfeld will portray forward/midfielder Michelle Akers, O'Hagan will play the team captain Carla Overbeck, Greene will be the midfielder Kristine Lilly, and Fuhrman will play the defender Joy Fawcett. The series also features Zoey Deutch as Marla Messing, the trailblazing executive who led the team to success, and Emily Bader and Emilia Jones as team members Mia Hamm and Julie Foudy, respectively. Alessandro Nivoa will play Head Coach Tony DiCicco.
'The 99'ers' is set to take viewers on an emotional journey, showcasing the team's determination and the impact of their victory on women's sports. The series is directed by Nicole Kassell and written by Katie Lovejoy, Dana Stevens, and Peter Hedges, with Jill Mazursky and Jamee Decio as the first writers on the project. Liza Chasin is producing for 3Dot Productions, alongside Hayley Stool and Ross Greenburg, with Marla Messing, Jill Mazursky, and Krista Smith as executive producers.
The series is based on the book 'The Girls of Summer: The U.S. Women's Soccer Team and How It Changed the World' by Jeré Longman, and it picks up with the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team in 1999, as they defy the odds to emerge victorious in a dramatic penalty kick shootout against China in the World Cup final. This monumental win captivated millions worldwide and forever altered the course of women's sports.
But here's where it gets controversial... The series has sparked debate among some fans and critics, who argue that the team's victory was not as significant as it is portrayed. Others believe that the series could inspire a new generation of female athletes and promote gender equality in sports. So, what do you think? Do you agree with the series' portrayal of the team's victory? Or do you have a different interpretation? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
