The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are once again the subject of an unscripted series – this time on Netflix.
The streamer says the title of the show is America's Sweetheart: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleadersscheduled to premiere in the summer support and Last chance U'Greg Whiteley is listed as executive producer (and will also direct). The Netflix series will premiere nearly two and a half years after the long-running production. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Team Building It ended after 16 seasons on CMT.
Although the latter shows often had the structure of a competition series, american lovers It looks like it's bringing a more sophisticated behind-the-scenes feel to the seven episodes, at least based on the short teaser. The show will chronicle the cheerleaders' 2023-24 season and “document the personal stories behind the uniforms,” according to Netflix's description.
“The access and creative freedom we need to create the kind of work we want to create doesn't come easily, especially when you're dealing with a brand as big as the Dallas Cowboys,” Whiteley said. he said in a statement. “To their infinite credit, the Cowboys gave us unfettered access and left us alone for the year we filmed DCC. As a result, American Pop We were able to faithfully recreate one of culture's oldest and most beloved organizations.”
That doesn't mean the Cowboys are completely shut out of the process, though. “We're thrilled to see the results of a season that we spent every step of the way with Greg Whiteley and our amazing staff. This open-access storytelling will captivate viewers with every episode. Netflix’s Global Stage is the perfect platform to showcase that,” said Charlotte Jones, executive vice president and chief brand officer of the Cowboys and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (daughter of team owner Jerry). . Jones). “We knew that the opportunity to transparently share our season journey and the emotions, challenges and joys we experienced along the way was what our fans and viewers wanted.”
America's Sweetheart: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Whiteley and Adam Leibowitz of One Potato Productions will serve as executive producers. Boardwalk Pictures' Andrew Freed and Dane Lillegard; Ross M. Dinerstein and Rebecca Evans of Campfire Studio.