Prime Video Orders Julie Plec Tennis Drama Series EPed By Andre Agassi
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Key Points:
- Prime Video has ordered "Rally," a YA drama series set in the elite world of competitive tennis, created and showrun by Julie Plec, with tennis legend Andre Agassi as executive producer.
- The series draws inspiration from Guymon Casady's personal experience with elite tennis academy culture and explores the sacrifices young players make in the hyper-competitive sport.
- "Rally" is produced by Universal Television, Entertainment 360, and Amazon MGM Studios, marking Agassi's first producing role alongside Justin Gimelstob.
- Julie Plec, known for "The Vampire Diaries" and "We Were Liars," continues her collaboration with Prime Video, with "Rally" being her second series on the platform.
- Amazon MGM Studios praised the series for its authentic portrayal of tennis pressure and relationships, aiming to deliver a compelling and emotionally resonant story to global audiences.
