Armadillo United: A Young Dreamer’s Quest for Glory

Production Details

Title: Armadillo United

Format: Feature Film

Production Begins: March 25

Filming Location: Austin, TX – Brazil – Spain

Producer: Elizabeth Avellán – Brent Morris – Paul Merryman – Mike Golub

Writer/Director: Alan Jacobs

Cast: Antonio Banderas – Danny Trejo – Rubén Blades – Danay Garcia

Synopsis

The sports drama follows 12-year-old Dante Delgado and his fictional soccer team’s roller coaster ride to the World Cup of Youth Soccer in Rio de Janeiro. Banderas will play a character named Diego, described as “an eccentric ice cream vendor who believes he’s the legendary Argentine soccer player Diego Maradona and imparts important soccer and life lessons to the protagonist. Blades will portray Coach Yepez, a former professional soccer star who serves as the coach of Armadillo United. Garcia will play Dante’s mother DeeDee. Trejo will portray Coach Koko, who leads the Armadillo United’s arch-rivals, The Champions.

Production Companies

Company name: Eya Productions
Armadillo One LLC
Troublemaker Studios
Indieproduction
Archer Entertainment Group

4900 Old Manor Rd.
Austin, TX 78723

Contact: 512-334-7777
nixon@troublemakerstudios.com
505-903-9802
brentmo.pro@gmail.com
contact@archer-eg.com

About Armadillo United

Armadillo United is a feature film that chronicles the journey of 12-year-old Dante Delgado and his fictional soccer team as they aim for the World Cup of Youth Soccer in Rio de Janeiro. The film captures the ups and downs of their quest, highlighting the determination and passion of young athletes. Alongside Dante, the story introduces a range of colorful characters, including Diego, an eccentric ice cream vendor who shares wisdom about soccer and life. Coach Yepez, a former professional player, guides the team, while tensions rise with their rivals, The Champions, led by Coach Koko. The film weaves together themes of teamwork, resilience, and the love of the game.