Coach Reboot, Starring Ty Burrell, In The Works At NBC
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Key Points:
- NBC is developing a reboot of the ABC comedy "Coach," with Ty Burrell attached as executive producer and potential star, according to Deadline.
- The new series, created by Daniel and Matthew Libman, will adopt a single-camera format, differing from the original multi-camera style, and will focus on a legendary coach returning to Minnesota to rebuild his alma mater's basketball program.
- The original "Coach" aired from 1989 to 1997 on ABC, starring Craig T. Nelson as Hayden Fox, head coach of a fictional college football team, with a notable supporting cast including Jerry Van Dyke and Shelley Fabares.
- This reboot marks NBC's second attempt to revive the franchise, following a 2015 sequel project featuring Nelson that was canceled during production due to creative issues.
