THE STORY
A family sports drama set in the 90s, The Last Season is a feature film about Kevin Jones — a Seattle high school soccer coach who gets diagnosed with ALS.
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As his body and speech fail in the final years of his life, he perseveres with the help of his family and ultimately leads his team to the state championship.
The film has classic elements of traditional sports movies — fun training sequences, high-stakes games, team-building challenges and triumphs — while not falling prey to cliché.
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Woven throughout are especially vulnerable moments as Kevin’s health declines and his family strives to redefine themselves in the face of his terminal illness.
Nate, the oldest Jones kid, is a leader on the soccer team but feels hyper-criticized by his dad and often gives up when things get too hard. His dad’s disease pushes him to pull his weight, define his own standards of success, and become his own person.
Becky, the youngest, feels sidelined by her dad and yearns to contribute in more meaningful ways. When her dad’s speech declines, she becomes his interpreter and an integral part of the team’s success. As she learns to assert her voice, both on the field and at home, she influences her dad to see the game in different ways.
Alison, the matriarch and ringleader of the family, is selfless to a fault and overwhelmed by caregiving her ailing husband. By the end, she opens herself to receive help from a loving community and learns to prioritize her own needs.
Kevin himself, at the beginning of the movie, is nonstop, hard to satisfy, and prioritizes his desires above others’. Through the challenges of his illness, Kevin becomes more considerate of his loved ones and finds deeper fulfillment in a new approach to the game (and life).
At its core, The Last Season is a story about work and play, ambition versus contentment, and self-differentiation within a family.
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With heart, humor, and nostalgia, the movie challenges the true spirit of winning and how to seek joy amidst adversity.
A CULTURAL MOMENT IN U.S. SOCCER
Soccer is on the rise in the American zeitgeist.
The U.S. Women’s National Team took gold in the ‘24 Olympics. The Men’s National Team recently hired a brand new head coach. And we’re approaching what will undeniably be the biggest sporting event in history — the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted on American soil.
Now is the perfect time to bring Kevin’s story to audiences everywhere. The Last Season is a love letter to the sport, celebrating the “Beautiful Game” and the strength of teamwork, while also challenging our common conception of winning.
Especially in a period of great divisiveness in our culture, we need Kevin’s story now more than ever.
COMPS & BUDGET
THEATRICAL
Worldwide Box Office:
$40,856,831
Budget:
$19,000,000
Worldwide Box Office:
$23,712,097
Budget:
$6,200,000
Worldwide Box Office:
$20,571,534
Budget:
$13,000,000
Worldwide Box Office:
$15,490,514
Budget:
$21,000,000
Worldwide Box Office:
$45,204,449
Budget:
$16,000,000
STREAMING
Rotten Tomatoes:
Critics: 100%
Audience: 95%
Rotten Tomatoes:
Critics: 78%
Audience: 78%
Rotten Tomatoes:
Critics: 76%
Audience: 89%
Rotten Tomatoes:
Critics: 94%
Audience: 79%
Rotten Tomatoes:
Critics: 66%
Audience: 79%
Independent Approach and Maximizing ROI
Est. Budget: $2,000,000
Est. Shoot: 6 Weeks
Focused Production Value
With a production budget of $2 million, The Last Season will adopt a lean, efficient approach to filmmaking, focusing on character-driven drama and emotional resonance.
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We'll be focused with our production value, prioritizing soccer game action sequences and visual effects for Kevin's ALS decline.
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We'll be selective with our casting, anchoring on 1 star, with other roles filled with mid-level actors.
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We'll also keep the scope of locations as intimate as possible, delivering a high-quality experience without the financial strain of large-scale productions.
​​​Targeted Marketing
The film’s themes of resilience, family, and community align with successful titles like The Peanut Butter Falcon and Ordinary Angels, which attracted audiences seeking feel-good, inspirational stories. The Last Season will also tap into the appeal of sports dramas like Safety and The Way Back, leveraging the universal love for underdog narratives and stories of perseverance.
Marketing efforts will emphasize the emotional core of the story—Kevin’s journey through ALS and his impact on his team and family—drawing in audiences who value human-centered narratives.
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Strategic Focus on Streaming Platforms
Given the success of comparable films in the streaming space (Out of My Mind, Rez Ball, Unstoppable), The Last Season is designed to appeal to buyers at platforms like:
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Disney+
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Peacock
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Netflix
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Amazon Prime Video
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Apple TV+
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​Streaming platforms seeking heartfelt, mid- to low-budget family dramas with wide audience appeal will find the The Last Season an attractive acquisition for its potential to resonate across demographics.​
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POSSIBLE CAST
KEVIN JONES (40s)
Mark Wahlberg
Arthur the King (2024), Father Stu (2022), The Family Plan (2023), Joe Bell (2020)
Scoot McNairy
A Quiet Place Part II (2020), Troop Zero (2019), Our Brand Is Crisis (2015)
Jake Johnson
Ride the Eagle (2021), Tag (2018), Win It All (2017)
BECKY JONES (13-16)
Samantha Lorraine
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2023), The Kid Who Only Hit Homers (2021)
Brooklyn Prince
Little Wing (2024), The Marsh King’s Daughter (2023), The One and Only Ivan (2020)
Lia McHugh
A House on the Bayou (2021), Eternals (2021), Songbird (2020), The Lodge (2019)
NATE JONES (15-18)
Jaeden Martell
Arcadian (2024), Y2K (2024), Metal Lords (2022), Defending Jacob (2020), Knives Out (2019)
Walter Scobell
Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2024), Secret Headquarters (2022), The Adam Project (2022)
Maxwell Jenkins
Arcadian (2024), Dear Edward, (2023), Lost in Space (2021), Joe Bell (2020)
ALISON JONES (40s)
Michelle Monaghan
The Family Plan (2023), Spinning Gold, (2023) Patriots Day (2016), The Best of Me (2014)
Sarah Drew
Birthright Outlaw (2023), Guiding Emily (2023), Grey’s Anatomy (2009-2022)
Rosemarie DeWitt
Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2025), Smile 2 (2024), Out of My Mind (2024), Lessons in Chemistry (2023)
DWAYNE HOBBSON (60s)
Dennis Haysbert
Lost & Found in Cleveland (2024), Summar Camp (2024), Flamin’ Hot (2023), Breakthrough (2019)
Gregory Alan Williams
The Righteous Gemstones (2023), My Perfect Wedding (2022), A Father's Legacy (2020)
Frankie Faison
Beyond the Rush (2024), Lucille (2023), Till (2022), Fatherhood (2021)
WADE BILLINGS (40s)
Paul Walter Hauser
Inside Out 2 (2024), The Luckiest Man in America (2024), Black Bird (2022), Richard Jewell (2019)
Lucas Black
Unsung Hero (2024), Birthright Outlaw (2023), Fast and the Furious franchise
Clayne Crawford
You & I (2023), The King Tide (2023), The Integrity of Joseph Chambers (2022)
TAMMY BILLINGS (40s)
Michelle Buteau
Babes (2024), Survival of the Thickest (2023),
First Wives Club (2022), Crush (2022)
Aidy Bryant
Fantasmas (2024), Human Resources (2023),
Shrill (2021), I Feel Pretty (2018), The Star (2017)
Kate MacCluggage
The Magnificent Meyersons (2023), Are You There, God? (2023), Ghosts of Christmas Always (2022)
POSSIBLE PRO ATHLETE ATTACHMENTS
In the late 90s and early 2000s, Kevin’s story became widely known. Several professional athletes — such as U.S. Women’s National Team stars Michelle Akers and Amanda Cromwell — got involved in fundraisers, speaking engagements, and sporting events in support of Kevin and his family.
We’re seeking to attach Akers, Cromwell, and other high profile athletes as Executive Producers to The Last Season, as a testament to the continued relevance and import of Kevin’s story for audiences today.
BRYCE CYRIER
Writer, Producer
Bryce is a freelance film and documentary producer known for his versatile leadership and commitment to fostering the creative process. He's made feature documentaries, doc series, shorts, commercials, and music videos, ranging in distribution from wide theatrical release to millions of views on YouTube. He has worked with professional athletes, NY Times bestselling authors, and Academy Award winners like Laura Dern and Golden Globe winners Paul Walter Hauser, Michael C. Hall, and Annette Bening. He is also a screenwriter, a husband, and a proud father to two kids who love movies even more than he does.
NATE JONES
Producer
Nate Jones has been a mortgage banker for 23 years, the last 14 with US Bank. Outside of work, Nate is a dedicated family person, happily married for 19 years and a proud parent of four children. He enjoys spending time with family, playing golf, and staying active. Nate is the oldest son of Kevin and writing a script/making a movie about his dad has been a dream. Kevin was Nate’s role model and seeing this script come to life would be an incredible continuation of his legacy.