Audiences will get to know more about what it takes to become a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys. According toThe Hollywood Reporter,America’s Sweetheartshas been renewed for a second season atNetflix.The popular sports docuseriesfollows the team’s professional cheerleaders who infuse every Dallas Cowboys game with an explosive wave of energy. The first installment of the series premiered on the streaming platform earlier this year. Fans are used to seeing cheerleaders performing in sold out stadiums, butAmerica’s Sweetheartsallows them to take a look at how the industry can change these performers' lives.
The first season ofAmerica’s Sweetheartsbegan with the audition process cheerleaders have to go through before they can officially join the team. The show also brought attention to the unexpected working conditions in which the cheerleaders are supposed to thrive in, with some performers having to take on multiple jobs to support themselves.Greg Whiteleycreated the series for television. The producer previously worked onWrestlersandLast Chance U: Basketball. There’s no denying that Whiteley uses his position in the entertainment industry to allow viewers to take a peek behind the curtain when it comes to what happens in major sports leagues.
The upcoming second season ofAmerica’s Sweetheartswill follow the Dallas Cowboys through the 2024–2025 season.Even if the results on the field aren’t the ones the team were expecting, it will still be entertaining for audiences to see how they dealt with it.America’s Sweetheartisn’t the only project connected to the Dallas Cowboys currently in development at Netflix. The streaming platform is also working on a series centered aroundJerry Jones, the owner of the NFL team.
Netflix Bets on Live Entertainment
America’s Sweetheartsand the streaming platform’s focus on football are part of Netflix’s major strategy to become a force when it comes to sports entertainment. This week, Netflix will stream a boxing match betweenJake PaulandMike Tyson. And starting next year, WWE’s flagship show,Monday Night Raw, will be streamed live on Netflix every week. Once the streaming platform is established as the place to go for premium sports,Americas' Sweetheartwill serve as a nice compliment for the upcoming NFL games that will be streamed live on Netflix.
A release date for the second season ofAmerica’s Sweetheartshasn’t been set by Netflix. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
The first season ofAmerica’s Sweetheartscan be streamed on Netflix.
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
The documentary series offers an in-depth look at the lives of the 2023-24 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, from the grueling auditions and intense training camp to the high-energy performances throughout the NFL season. Directed by Greg Whiteley, known for “Cheer” and “Last Chance U,” the series goes beyond the iconic blue and white uniforms, showcasing the personal stories and challenges faced by the cheerleaders. Led by Kelli Finglass, the team opens up about their dreams, sacrifices, and the rigorous journey to maintain their status as the top cheerleading squad in the NFL.
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