Paramount+ Australia today announced it has commissioned a brand-new live-action series inspired by the life of CommBank Matildas legend Sam Kerr, which will stream exclusively on the platform in 2027.
Based off the hit book series co-written by Sam Kerr and Fiona Harris, Sam Kerr Kicking Goals is a live-action adaptation set way before she became captain of the CommBank Matildas and Chelsea FC.
Before she was one of the best strikers of all time, Sam was just an 11-year-old in Western Australia, learning some life lessons along the path to greatness along with her best friends, juggling school, family, football, and all the obstacles and adventures of growing up.
With her two best friends by her side, Sam’s football journey will go from the underdog squad to the stuff of legends!
Sam Kerr said: “It’s pretty surreal knowing that Kicking Goals is being adapted into a TV series. These stories are all about believing in yourself and having a go, so it feels really special that a whole new generation will get to experience them on screen.
“Now the search begins for the young actor who’ll play me, and I honestly can’t wait to see someone bring that younger version of me to life and step into my boots. I hope it’s an experience they’ll never forget!”
Casting is well underway, with a nationwide search for young actors to take on the roles of Sam and her mates with filming to occur in Western Australia.
Arriving in a blockbuster year for women’s football on Paramount+, Sam Kerr Kicking Goals will sit alongside every match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, streaming live on the platform, making it the perfect title to inspire the next generation of football fans.
Sam Kerr Kicking Goals is an Orange Entertainment Co. production for Paramount+ Australia with major production investment from Screen Australia and Screenwest in association with Minderoo, Paramount+ Australia and The Post Lounge Group. Developed with the assistance of Screenwest, Lotterywest and Screen Queensland.
Production Credits: Created by Diya Eid, produced by Meg O’Connell and executive produced by Dan Lake, Kurt Royan, Georgia Woodward, Florian Schroeder and Sam Kerr. Directed by Tig Terera and Rebecca O’Brien, with episodes written by Diya Eid, Mithila Gupta, Sara Khan and Loani Arman. Sophia Mogford serves as executive producer for Paramount+.
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