Everyone loves a good underdog story, especially around the holidays. Today, Lionsgate released an official trailer for American Underdog, which opens in theaters on December 25, 2021.
Starring Zachary Levi as Kurt Warner, Anna Paquin as Brenda Warner, and Dennis Quaid as Dick Vermeil, American Underdog is an inspirational drama about faith, family, and football. Based on a true story, American Underdog centers around Kurt Wagner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback.
The film centers on Warner’s unique story and years of challenges and setbacks that could have derailed his aspirations to become an NFL player – but just when his dreams seemed all but out of reach, it is only with the support of his wife, Brenda (Anna Paquin) and the encouragement of his family, coaches, and teammates that Warner perseveres and finds the strength to show the world the champion that he already is. American Underdog is an uplifting story that demonstrates that anything is possible when you have faith, family, and determination.
Directed by the Erwin Brothers (Jon and Andrew), the screenplay is based on interviews with Warner and his memoir All Things Possible: My Story of Faith, Football, and the First Miracle Season.
“This movie perfectly aligns with the emotions of the holiday season: The power of faith. A drive to bring out the best in all of us. The strength of family. And of course, the height of the NFL championship season,” said Joe Drake, chair of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group. “When you take all of that together, the perfect release date for this movie is Christmas day, and that’s where we have decided to date it.”
It looks as if we’ve got another “feel good” film for the holiday season, folks. Whether you’re a football fan or want to give yourself the gift of warm fuzzies this Christmas, American Underdog could be just the thing to kick a field goal through your heart.