'Highway to Heaven' Reboot Set at Fox
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Fox is rebooting the drama fantasy series "Highway to Heaven" for the 2027-2028 broadcast season, originally aired from 1984 to 1989 on NBC.
- Emmy-winning writer Jason Katims will serve as showrunner, with executive producers including Katims, Amblin Television's Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Todd Cohen, and Cindy Landon from Michael Landon Productions.
- The reboot aims to introduce the show's themes of compassion, humanity, and second chances to both longtime fans and a new generation.
- Casting has not yet begun, and the original series starred Victor French and creator Michael Landon.
- Key stakeholders emphasize the show's focus on connection and transformation, with Katims highlighting the challenge of telling a grounded, emotional story about an earthbound angel.
