- The live-action adaptation of Matilda's captain Sam Kerr's children's series Sam Kerr Kicking Goals has been secured to film in Western Australia
- Cook Labor Government secured the production through the WA Production Attraction Incentive administered by Screenwest
- Cook Labor Government fostering a vibrant and creative economy
A new series based on the popular children's book series co-written by Sam Kerr and Fiona Harris will begin filming in Western Australia.
Produced by Orange Entertainment Co for Paramount+/Network 10, Sam Kerr Kicking Goals follows a young Sam Kerrbefore she became captain of the Matildas and Chelsea FC.
The production has been secured to film in Western Australia through the Cook Labor Government's Western Australian Production Attraction Incentive, which is administered by Screenwest.
The series will inject more than $5 million into Western Australia.
Set to start filming in early 2027, Kicking Goals will inject more than $5 million into the WA economy and is expected to generate over 130 local jobs.
The project will deliver skills development opportunities through Screenwest's Below-the-Line Crew Capacity Program.
Casting is underway, with a search for young actors to take on the roles of Sam and her mates, with filming to occur in Western Australia.
Sam Kerr Kicking Goals is an Orange Entertainment Co production for Paramount+ Australia with major production investment from Screenwest and Screen Australia in association with Minderoo Foundation and The Post Lounge Group, developed with the assistance of Screenwest and Lotterywest with support from Screen Queensland.
As stated by Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk:
"I'm excited to announce that with the Cook Labor Government's support, Sam Kerr Kicking Goals will film in Western Australia.
"The series will follow a young Sam Kerr before she became captain of the Matildas and Chelsea FC.
"The series will showcase all that Western Australia has to offer - including our world-class talent, crew, and diverse locations - while celebrating the story of one of our sporting greats."
