'Player 54: Chasing the XFL Dream', the Peter Berg-directed 9-part docuseries will debut tomorrow on ESPN2, and Saturday on ABC before the league’s opening game between the Vegas Vipers and Arlington Renegades
are among those running the ball here — and highlights the development of its players and coaches throughout the entire season. The series will play up the aspirational nature of competitive football encapsulated by the league’s motto: where dreams meet opportunity. The series takes fans behind the scenes of what it takes to build a League and its eight teams from the ground-up, showcasing the human stories that exist within the XFL on and off the field.
“Player 54 is a deeply personal reality for me,” said Dwayne Johnson, Owner, who followed a college career on the powerhouse Miami Hurricanes by chasing a career in the NFL. He wound up playing in Canada, but injuries took their toll on him and he gravitated to the wrestling ring where his dad Rocky Johnson was a star. From there, Johnson realized his dreams to become a movie star.
Filming takes place primarily at the XFL Hub in Arlington, and Berg got full access into the day-to-day lives of the players and coaches – from the Draft and roster cuts to season kickoff and the Championship – immersing viewers in the competitive environment as players prove that they deserve a chance to win with the XFL.
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