{"id":50262,"date":"2023-02-15T17:16:09","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T22:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=50262"},"modified":"2023-02-15T17:16:09","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T22:16:09","slug":"xfl-and-espn-announce-debut-for-original-docuseries-player-54-chasing-the-xfl-dream-and-unveil-new-official-trailer-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/15\/xfl-and-espn-announce-debut-for-original-docuseries-player-54-chasing-the-xfl-dream-and-unveil-new-official-trailer-video\/","title":{"rendered":"XFL and ESPN Announce Debut for Original Docuseries &#8220;Player 54: Chasing the XFL Dream&#8221; and Unveil New Official Trailer [VIDEO]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The XFL today announced the debut of its original, nine-part docuseries, <strong><em>Player 54: Chasing the XFL Dream<\/em><\/strong>, in partnership with its exclusive broadcast partner, The Walt Disney Company and ESPN. Directed by Peter Berg, the series follows the creation of the League under new ownership and highlights the unique stories and development of its players and coaches throughout the entire season.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ELHxdy26trw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Player 54<\/em> will have its linear debut on Thursday, February 16 @ 5PM ET on ESPN2. It will also air on ABC on Saturday, February 18 at 2PM ET leading into the XFL&#8217;s opening game between the Vegas Vipers and Arlington Renegades. Episodes will be available to stream exclusively on ESPN+ immediately after each debut on ESPN2.<\/p><div id=\"morty-1762493954\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>With eight teams, 400 players, 40 coaches, and a new ownership group, <em>Player 54<\/em> is a visual manifestation of the League&#8217;s motto: where dreams meet opportunity. The original 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. It is a character-driven look at the inspiring, unconventional, and even heartbreaking journeys of the players and head coaches whose professional aspirations are just beginning &#8211; or getting a second chance.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The opportunity to use our partnership with Disney and ESPN to showcase these dynamic stories and demonstrate the XFL&#8217;s potential is a pivotal aspect of our mission,&#8221; said Dany Garcia, Chairwoman, and Owner. &#8220;<em>Player 54<\/em> is the culmination of many of the things that make the XFL special, but, most importantly, it focuses on our players and coaches &#8211; the soul and heartbeat of our League. Since the beginning, we&#8217;ve been committed to elevating these players, providing them with a platform to share their stories, cultivate their individual brands, and establish themselves as professional athletes. This docuseries is a powerful tool in telling these athletes narratives, connecting with our fans, and building a &#8216;League of Tomorrow&#8217;.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<em>Player 54<\/em> is a deeply personal reality for me,&#8221; said Dwayne Johnson, Owner. &#8220;There are 53 players on an NFL roster &#8211; I was number 54. I was good, but not good enough. I was ready, I was hungry, and I waited for that NFL phone call that never came. I never got that shot to prove myself. And that seminal moment in my life put a chip on my shoulder that has never and will never go away. Years later, life has brought me to the XFL today, and I&#8217;m grateful to share my experience with our players &#8211; all of whom have that same chip on their shoulders. I hope everyone enjoys watching our XFL process as much I&#8217;ve enjoyed this &#8216;life comes full circle&#8217; ride.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Filming takes place primarily at the XFL Hub in Arlington, capturing unprecedented access into the day-to-day lives of the players and coaches &#8211; from the Draft and roster cuts to season kickoff and the Championship &#8211; immersing viewers in the competitive environment as players prove that they deserve a chance to win with the XFL.<\/p><div id=\"morty-1963492087\" class=\"morty-content_2\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;The passion and determination from Dany and DJ are utterly infectious,&#8221; said Peter Berg, Filmmaker. &#8220;They are playing to win, and I am honored to be a part of this stellar team. 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