A 'Highway to Heaven' Remake Is Happening at Fox
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Fox has greenlit a remake of the 1980s series Highway to Heaven for the 2027-28 season, produced by Fox Entertainment Studios, Amblin Television, and Michael Landon Productions.
- Jason Katims, known for Friday Night Lights and Parenthood, will serve as showrunner, bringing a contemporary perspective to the story of a probationary angel sent to Earth to help people.
- The original series, created and starred in by Michael Landon, aired from 1984-89 on NBC and focused on themes of connection, compassion, and the impact of small acts.
- Cindy Landon, Michael Landon's widow and executive producer, emphasized continuing her late husband's legacy with Fox and Amblin, aiming to introduce the story to a new generation.
- Highway to Heaven is one of two series Fox has greenlit for 2027-28, alongside Stewie, a Family Guy spinoff centered on the youngest Griffin family member.
