First Look at Dan Fogelman's NFL Drama
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Dan Fogelman’s new family drama series "The Land," centered around an NFL storyline, will premiere on Hulu on Monday, February 15, shortly after the Super Bowl, with the first two episodes releasing at 9 p.m. PT and subsequent episodes weekly.
- The show stars Christopher Meloni as Cleveland Browns’ head coach Danny Roarke, whose fate hinges on a newly drafted quarterback who is also his son, alongside a cast including Mandy Moore, Chace Crawford, William H. Macy, and Omar Epps.
- The series explores the high-stakes drama within the football team and its ownership, focusing on family dynamics and the pressure from a loyal fanbase demanding a winning season.
- Produced by 20th Television and Skydance Sports, Fogelman serves as creator, executive producer, and showrunner, bringing his prior experience with sports-themed TV shows like "This Is Us" and "Pitch" to ensure authenticity.
- Although not the official Super Bowl lead-out show, "The Land" benefits from its strategic post-Super Bowl release timing to attract a large audience interested in football-related storytelling.
